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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,184.70, 459,795.18 and 182,281.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,184.70, 459,795.18 and 182,281.70 is: 251,548.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,184.70 : 459,795.18 = 182,281.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,184.70/459,795.18 = 182,281.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,184.70x = 459,795.18 × 182,281.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,184.70x = 83,812,244,763.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,812,244,763.23/333,184.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,548.90

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