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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,201.42, 459,829.44 and 182,298.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,201.42, 459,829.44 and 182,298.42 is: 251,578.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,201.42 : 459,829.44 = 182,298.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,201.42/459,829.44 = 182,298.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,201.42x = 459,829.44 × 182,298.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,201.42x = 83,826,180,381.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,826,180,381.48/333,201.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,578.10

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