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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,155.42, 499,511.67 and 183,466.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,155.42, 499,511.67 and 183,466.20 is: 275,077.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,155.42 : 499,511.67 = 183,466.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,155.42/499,511.67 = 183,466.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,155.42x = 499,511.67 × 183,466.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,155.42x = 91,643,507,950.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,643,507,950.55/333,155.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,077.34

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