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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,242, 459,873.96 and 182,339

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,242, 459,873.96 and 182,339 is: 251,627.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,242 : 459,873.96 = 182,339 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,242/459,873.96 = 182,339/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,242x = 459,873.96 × 182,339
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,242x = 83,852,957,992.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,852,957,992.44/333,242
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,627.82

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