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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,001.76, 459,543.92 and 182,098.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,001.76, 459,543.92 and 182,098.56 is: 251,296.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,001.76 : 459,543.92 = 182,098.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,001.76/459,543.92 = 182,098.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,001.76x = 459,543.92 × 182,098.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,001.76x = 83,682,286,088.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,682,286,088.76/333,001.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,296.83

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