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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,059.68, 459,633.32 and 182,156.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,059.68, 459,633.32 and 182,156.68 is: 251,382.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,059.68 : 459,633.32 = 182,156.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,059.68/459,633.32 = 182,156.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,059.68x = 459,633.32 × 182,156.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,059.68x = 83,725,279,588.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,725,279,588.58/333,059.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,382.21

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