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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,755.78, 500,786.76 and 181,999.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,755.78, 500,786.76 and 181,999.86 is: 273,083.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,755.78 : 500,786.76 = 181,999.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,755.78/500,786.76 = 181,999.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,755.78x = 500,786.76 × 181,999.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,755.78x = 91,143,120,209.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,143,120,209.85/333,755.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,083.27

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