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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,103.68, 459,693.96 and 182,200.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,103.68, 459,693.96 and 182,200.56 is: 251,442.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,103.68 : 459,693.96 = 182,200.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,103.68/459,693.96 = 182,200.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,103.68x = 459,693.96 × 182,200.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,103.68x = 83,756,496,940.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,756,496,940.62/333,103.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,442.72

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