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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,027.99, 459,569.30 and 182,121.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,027.99, 459,569.30 and 182,121.75 is: 251,322.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,027.99 : 459,569.30 = 182,121.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,027.99/459,569.30 = 182,121.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,027.99x = 459,569.30 × 182,121.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,027.99x = 83,697,564,251.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,697,564,251.67/333,027.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,322.91

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