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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,302.82, 459,968.13 and 182,403.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,302.82, 459,968.13 and 182,403.06 is: 251,721.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,302.82 : 459,968.13 = 182,403.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,302.82/459,968.13 = 182,403.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,302.82x = 459,968.13 × 182,403.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,302.82x = 83,899,594,414.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,899,594,414.48/333,302.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,721.83

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