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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,212.83, 499,512.60 and 181,187.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,212.83, 499,512.60 and 181,187.80 is: 271,614.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,212.83 : 499,512.60 = 181,187.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,212.83/499,512.60 = 181,187.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,212.83x = 499,512.60 × 181,187.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,212.83x = 90,505,588,010.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,505,588,010.35/333,212.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,614.96

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