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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,290, 459,949.92 and 182,396.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,290, 459,949.92 and 182,396.72 is: 251,712.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,290 : 459,949.92 = 182,396.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,290/459,949.92 = 182,396.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,290x = 459,949.92 × 182,396.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,290x = 83,893,356,772.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,893,356,772.26/333,290
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,712.79

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