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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,206.92, 459,837.04 and 182,303.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,206.92, 459,837.04 and 182,303.92 is: 251,585.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,206.92 : 459,837.04 = 182,303.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,206.92/459,837.04 = 182,303.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,206.92x = 459,837.04 × 182,303.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,206.92x = 83,830,094,953.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,830,094,953.20/333,206.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,585.70

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