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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,015.99, 459,552.72 and 182,109.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,015.99, 459,552.72 and 182,109.75 is: 251,306.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,015.99 : 459,552.72 = 182,109.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,015.99/459,552.72 = 182,109.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,015.99x = 459,552.72 × 182,109.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,015.99x = 83,689,030,951.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,689,030,951.02/333,015.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,306.34

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