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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,139, 459,731.82 and 182,239.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,139, 459,731.82 and 182,239.24 is: 251,490.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,139 : 459,731.82 = 182,239.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,139/459,731.82 = 182,239.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,139x = 459,731.82 × 182,239.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,139x = 83,781,177,480.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,781,177,480.62/333,139
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,490.15

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