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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,282.48, 459,930.60 and 182,389.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,282.48, 459,930.60 and 182,389.20 is: 251,697.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,282.48 : 459,930.60 = 182,389.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,282.48/459,930.60 = 182,389.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,282.48x = 459,930.60 × 182,389.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,282.48x = 83,886,374,189.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,886,374,189.52/333,282.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,697.52

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