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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,237.12, 459,867.69 and 182,334.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,237.12, 459,867.69 and 182,334.12 is: 251,621.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,237.12 : 459,867.69 = 182,334.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,237.12/459,867.69 = 182,334.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,237.12x = 459,867.69 × 182,334.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,237.12x = 83,849,570,572.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,849,570,572.58/333,237.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,621.34

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