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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,063.96, 459,639.20 and 182,160.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,063.96, 459,639.20 and 182,160.96 is: 251,388.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,063.96 : 459,639.20 = 182,160.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,063.96/459,639.20 = 182,160.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,063.96x = 459,639.20 × 182,160.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,063.96x = 83,728,317,014.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,728,317,014.83/333,063.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,388.10

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