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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,202.42, 459,830.82 and 182,299.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,202.42, 459,830.82 and 182,299.42 is: 251,579.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,202.42 : 459,830.82 = 182,299.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,202.42/459,830.82 = 182,299.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,202.42x = 459,830.82 × 182,299.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,202.42x = 83,826,891,784.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,826,891,784.12/333,202.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,579.48

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