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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,078.05, 459,654.42 and 182,184.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,078.05, 459,654.42 and 182,184.77 is: 251,418.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,078.05 : 459,654.42 = 182,184.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,078.05/459,654.42 = 182,184.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,078.05x = 459,654.42 × 182,184.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,078.05x = 83,742,034,787.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,742,034,787.18/333,078.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,418.65

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