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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,099.18, 459,679.59 and 182,196.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,099.18, 459,679.59 and 182,196.18 is: 251,432.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,099.18 : 459,679.59 = 182,196.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,099.18/459,679.59 = 182,196.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,099.18x = 459,679.59 × 182,196.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,099.18x = 83,751,865,321.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,751,865,321.97/333,099.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,432.22

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