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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,048.99, 459,611.24 and 182,142.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,048.99, 459,611.24 and 182,142.75 is: 251,358.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,048.99 : 459,611.24 = 182,142.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,048.99/459,611.24 = 182,142.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,048.99x = 459,611.24 × 182,142.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,048.99x = 83,714,854,273.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,714,854,273.80/333,048.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,358.98

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