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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,256.98, 459,906.21 and 182,368.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,256.98, 459,906.21 and 182,368.02 is: 251,674.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,256.98 : 459,906.21 = 182,368.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,256.98/459,906.21 = 182,368.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,256.98x = 459,906.21 × 182,368.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,256.98x = 83,872,184,903.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,872,184,903.40/333,256.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,674.20

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