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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,183.96, 459,794.16 and 182,280.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,183.96, 459,794.16 and 182,280.96 is: 251,547.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,183.96 : 459,794.16 = 182,280.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,183.96/459,794.16 = 182,280.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,183.96x = 459,794.16 × 182,280.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,183.96x = 83,811,720,887.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,811,720,887.19/333,183.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,547.89

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