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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,283.48, 459,931.98 and 182,390.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,283.48, 459,931.98 and 182,390.20 is: 251,698.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,283.48 : 459,931.98 = 182,390.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,283.48/459,931.98 = 182,390.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,283.48x = 459,931.98 × 182,390.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,283.48x = 83,887,085,818.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,887,085,818.60/333,283.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,698.90

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