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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,117.09, 459,705.20 and 182,214.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,117.09, 459,705.20 and 182,214.09 is: 251,457.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,117.09 : 459,705.20 = 182,214.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,117.09/459,705.20 = 182,214.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,117.09x = 459,705.20 × 182,214.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,117.09x = 83,764,763,775.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,764,763,775.20/333,117.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,457.42

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