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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,259.31, 459,898.16 and 182,356.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,259.31, 459,898.16 and 182,356.31 is: 251,651.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,259.31 : 459,898.16 = 182,356.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,259.31/459,898.16 = 182,356.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,259.31x = 459,898.16 × 182,356.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,259.31x = 83,865,331,671.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,865,331,671.35/333,259.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,651.88

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