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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,317.80, 459,974.82 and 182,413

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,317.80, 459,974.82 and 182,413 is: 251,727.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,317.80 : 459,974.82 = 182,413 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,317.80/459,974.82 = 182,413/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,317.80x = 459,974.82 × 182,413
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,317.80x = 83,905,386,840.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,905,386,840.66/333,317.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,727.89

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