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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,100.80, 459,659.52 and 182,188.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,100.80, 459,659.52 and 182,188.80 is: 251,409.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,100.80 : 459,659.52 = 182,188.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,100.80/459,659.52 = 182,188.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,100.80x = 459,659.52 × 182,188.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,100.80x = 83,744,816,357.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,744,816,357.38/333,100.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,409.83

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