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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,007.74, 459,541.35 and 182,101.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,007.74, 459,541.35 and 182,101.50 is: 251,294.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,007.74 : 459,541.35 = 182,101.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,007.74/459,541.35 = 182,101.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,007.74x = 459,541.35 × 182,101.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,007.74x = 83,683,169,147.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,683,169,147.03/333,007.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,294.97

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