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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,217.80, 459,839.70 and 182,314.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,217.80, 459,839.70 and 182,314.80 is: 251,593.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,217.80 : 459,839.70 = 182,314.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,217.80/459,839.70 = 182,314.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,217.80x = 459,839.70 × 182,314.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,217.80x = 83,835,582,937.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,835,582,937.56/333,217.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,593.95

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