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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,048.20, 459,617.43 and 182,145.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,048.20, 459,617.43 and 182,145.20 is: 251,366.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,048.20 : 459,617.43 = 182,145.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,048.20/459,617.43 = 182,145.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,048.20x = 459,617.43 × 182,145.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,048.20x = 83,717,106,412.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,717,106,412.75/333,048.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,366.34

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