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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,209.44, 459,840.48 and 182,306.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,209.44, 459,840.48 and 182,306.40 is: 251,589.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,209.44 : 459,840.48 = 182,306.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,209.44/459,840.48 = 182,306.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,209.44x = 459,840.48 × 182,306.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,209.44x = 83,831,862,483.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,831,862,483.07/333,209.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,589.10

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