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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,040.75, 459,607.17 and 182,137.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,040.75, 459,607.17 and 182,137.75 is: 251,356.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,040.75 : 459,607.17 = 182,137.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,040.75/459,607.17 = 182,137.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,040.75x = 459,607.17 × 182,137.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,040.75x = 83,711,815,827.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,711,815,827.67/333,040.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,356.08

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