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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,187.20, 459,797.76 and 182,283.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,187.20, 459,797.76 and 182,283.84 is: 251,551.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,187.20 : 459,797.76 = 182,283.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,187.20/459,797.76 = 182,283.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,187.20x = 459,797.76 × 182,283.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,187.20x = 83,813,701,316.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,813,701,316.20/333,187.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,551.38

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