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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,091, 459,665.58 and 182,188

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,091, 459,665.58 and 182,188 is: 251,419.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,091 : 459,665.58 = 182,188 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,091/459,665.58 = 182,188/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,091x = 459,665.58 × 182,188
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,091x = 83,745,552,689.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,745,552,689.04/333,091
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,419.44

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