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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,243, 459,875.34 and 182,340

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,243, 459,875.34 and 182,340 is: 251,629.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,243 : 459,875.34 = 182,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,243/459,875.34 = 182,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,243x = 459,875.34 × 182,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,243x = 83,853,669,495.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,853,669,495.60/333,243
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,629.20

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