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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,036.75, 459,601.65 and 182,133.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,036.75, 459,601.65 and 182,133.75 is: 251,350.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,036.75 : 459,601.65 = 182,133.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,036.75/459,601.65 = 182,133.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,036.75x = 459,601.65 × 182,133.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,036.75x = 83,708,972,020.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,708,972,020.69/333,036.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,350.56

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