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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,210.79, 499,594.74 and 183,521.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,210.79, 499,594.74 and 183,521.58 is: 275,160.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,210.79 : 499,594.74 = 183,521.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,210.79/499,594.74 = 183,521.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,210.79x = 499,594.74 × 183,521.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,210.79x = 91,686,413,546.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,686,413,546.52/333,210.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,160.40

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