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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,041.75, 459,608.55 and 182,138.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,041.75, 459,608.55 and 182,138.75 is: 251,357.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,041.75 : 459,608.55 = 182,138.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,041.75/459,608.55 = 182,138.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,041.75x = 459,608.55 × 182,138.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,041.75x = 83,712,526,786.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,712,526,786.31/333,041.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,357.46

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