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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,136, 459,727.68 and 182,236.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,136, 459,727.68 and 182,236.24 is: 251,486.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,136 : 459,727.68 = 182,236.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,136/459,727.68 = 182,236.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,136x = 459,727.68 × 182,236.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,136x = 83,779,043,827.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,779,043,827.12/333,136
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,486.01

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