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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,294.36, 459,957.66 and 182,391

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,294.36, 459,957.66 and 182,391 is: 251,705.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,294.36 : 459,957.66 = 182,391 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,294.36/459,957.66 = 182,391/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,294.36x = 459,957.66 × 182,391
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,294.36x = 83,892,137,565.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,892,137,565.06/333,294.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,705.84

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