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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,039.75, 459,605.79 and 182,136.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,039.75, 459,605.79 and 182,136.75 is: 251,354.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,039.75 : 459,605.79 = 182,136.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,039.75/459,605.79 = 182,136.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,039.75x = 459,605.79 × 182,136.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,039.75x = 83,711,104,871.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,711,104,871.78/333,039.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,354.70

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