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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,048.24, 459,610.20 and 182,142

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,048.24, 459,610.20 and 182,142 is: 251,357.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,048.24 : 459,610.20 = 182,142 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,048.24/459,610.20 = 182,142/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,048.24x = 459,610.20 × 182,142
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,048.24x = 83,714,321,048.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,714,321,048.40/333,048.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,357.94

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