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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,056, 459,617.64 and 182,153.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,056, 459,617.64 and 182,153.36 is: 251,371.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,056 : 459,617.64 = 182,153.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,056/459,617.64 = 182,153.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,056x = 459,617.64 × 182,153.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,056x = 83,720,897,441.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,720,897,441.27/333,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,371.83

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