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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,199.42, 459,826.68 and 182,296.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,199.42, 459,826.68 and 182,296.42 is: 251,575.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,199.42 : 459,826.68 = 182,296.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,199.42/459,826.68 = 182,296.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,199.42x = 459,826.68 × 182,296.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,199.42x = 83,824,757,584.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,824,757,584.49/333,199.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,575.34

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