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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,281.18, 499,921.77 and 183,444.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,281.18, 499,921.77 and 183,444.35 is: 275,166.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,281.18 : 499,921.77 = 183,444.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,281.18/499,921.77 = 183,444.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,281.18x = 499,921.77 × 183,444.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,281.18x = 91,707,822,336.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,707,822,336.81/333,281.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,166.52

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