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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,309.48, 459,968.58 and 182,406.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,309.48, 459,968.58 and 182,406.12 is: 251,721.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,309.48 : 459,968.58 = 182,406.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,309.48/459,968.58 = 182,406.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,309.48x = 459,968.58 × 182,406.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,309.48x = 83,901,083,999.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,901,083,999.71/333,309.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,721.27

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