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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,316.80, 459,973.44 and 182,412

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,316.80, 459,973.44 and 182,412 is: 251,726.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,316.80 : 459,973.44 = 182,412 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,316.80/459,973.44 = 182,412/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,316.80x = 459,973.44 × 182,412
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,316.80x = 83,904,675,137.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,904,675,137.28/333,316.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,726.51

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