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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,146.09, 459,741.68 and 187,982.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,146.09, 459,741.68 and 187,982.68 is: 259,416.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,146.09 : 459,741.68 = 187,982.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,146.09/459,741.68 = 187,982.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,146.09x = 459,741.68 × 187,982.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,146.09x = 86,423,472,983.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,423,472,983.84/333,146.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,416.14

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