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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,016.74, 459,553.77 and 182,110.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,016.74, 459,553.77 and 182,110.50 is: 251,307.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,016.74 : 459,553.77 = 182,110.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,016.74/459,553.77 = 182,110.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,016.74x = 459,553.77 × 182,110.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,016.74x = 83,689,566,831.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,689,566,831.59/333,016.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,307.39

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