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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,217.76, 459,841.72 and 182,314.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,217.76, 459,841.72 and 182,314.76 is: 251,595.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,217.76 : 459,841.72 = 182,314.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,217.76/459,841.72 = 182,314.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,217.76x = 459,841.72 × 182,314.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,217.76x = 83,835,932,819.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,835,932,819.79/333,217.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,595.03

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