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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,127.68, 459,716.16 and 182,224.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,127.68, 459,716.16 and 182,224.32 is: 251,469.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,127.68 : 459,716.16 = 182,224.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,127.68/459,716.16 = 182,224.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,127.68x = 459,716.16 × 182,224.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,127.68x = 83,771,464,649.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,771,464,649.01/333,127.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,469.54

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