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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,204.42, 459,833.58 and 182,301.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,204.42, 459,833.58 and 182,301.42 is: 251,582.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,204.42 : 459,833.58 = 182,301.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,204.42/459,833.58 = 182,301.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,204.42x = 459,833.58 × 182,301.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,204.42x = 83,828,314,597.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,828,314,597.68/333,204.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,582.24

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