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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,214.83, 499,515.60 and 181,189.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,214.83, 499,515.60 and 181,189.80 is: 271,617.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,214.83 : 499,515.60 = 181,189.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,214.83/499,515.60 = 181,189.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,214.83x = 499,515.60 × 181,189.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,214.83x = 90,507,131,660.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,507,131,660.88/333,214.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,617.96

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