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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,047.58, 459,596.25 and 182,141.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,047.58, 459,596.25 and 182,141.34 is: 251,349.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,047.58 : 459,596.25 = 182,141.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,047.58/459,596.25 = 182,141.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,047.58x = 459,596.25 × 182,141.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,047.58x = 83,711,476,833.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,711,476,833.98/333,047.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,349.90

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