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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,268, 459,909.88 and 182,365.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,268, 459,909.88 and 182,365.04 is: 251,663.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,268 : 459,909.88 = 182,365.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,268/459,909.88 = 182,365.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,268x = 459,909.88 × 182,365.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,268x = 83,871,483,662.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,871,483,662.60/333,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,663.78

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