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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,116.80, 459,697.44 and 182,212

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,116.80, 459,697.44 and 182,212 is: 251,450.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,116.80 : 459,697.44 = 182,212 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,116.80/459,697.44 = 182,212/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,116.80x = 459,697.44 × 182,212
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,116.80x = 83,762,389,937.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,762,389,937.28/333,116.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,450.51

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