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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,112.80, 459,691.92 and 182,208

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,112.80, 459,691.92 and 182,208 is: 251,444.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,112.80 : 459,691.92 = 182,208 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,112.80/459,691.92 = 182,208/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,112.80x = 459,691.92 × 182,208
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,112.80x = 83,759,545,359.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,759,545,359.36/333,112.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,444.99

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