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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,094, 459,677.12 and 182,191

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,094, 459,677.12 and 182,191 is: 251,427.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,094 : 459,677.12 = 182,191 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,094/459,677.12 = 182,191/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,094x = 459,677.12 × 182,191
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,094x = 83,749,034,169.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,749,034,169.92/333,094
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,427.63

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