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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,001.74, 459,533.07 and 182,095.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,001.74, 459,533.07 and 182,095.50 is: 251,286.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,001.74 : 459,533.07 = 182,095.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,001.74/459,533.07 = 182,095.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,001.74x = 459,533.07 × 182,095.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,001.74x = 83,678,904,148.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,678,904,148.19/333,001.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,286.69

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