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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,026.91, 459,570.24 and 182,123.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,026.91, 459,570.24 and 182,123.91 is: 251,327.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,026.91 : 459,570.24 = 182,123.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,026.91/459,570.24 = 182,123.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,026.91x = 459,570.24 × 182,123.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,026.91x = 83,698,729,028.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,698,729,028.44/333,026.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,327.22

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