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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,099.52, 459,684.60 and 182,196.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,099.52, 459,684.60 and 182,196.52 is: 251,435.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,099.52 : 459,684.60 = 182,196.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,099.52/459,684.60 = 182,196.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,099.52x = 459,684.60 × 182,196.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,099.52x = 83,752,934,417.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,752,934,417.59/333,099.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,435.17

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