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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,049.41, 459,610.77 and 183,870.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,049.41, 459,610.77 and 183,870.96 is: 253,743.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,049.41 : 459,610.77 = 183,870.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,049.41/459,610.77 = 183,870.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,049.41x = 459,610.77 × 183,870.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,049.41x = 84,509,071,208.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,509,071,208.19/333,049.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,743.35

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