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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,146.06, 459,741.63 and 187,982.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,146.06, 459,741.63 and 187,982.65 is: 259,416.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,146.06 : 459,741.63 = 187,982.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,146.06/459,741.63 = 187,982.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,146.06x = 459,741.63 × 187,982.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,146.06x = 86,423,450,627.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,423,450,627.65/333,146.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,416.10

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