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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,049.37, 459,611.75 and 182,143.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,049.37, 459,611.75 and 182,143.13 is: 251,359.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,049.37 : 459,611.75 = 182,143.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,049.37/459,611.75 = 182,143.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,049.37x = 459,611.75 × 182,143.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,049.37x = 83,715,120,887.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,715,120,887.08/333,049.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,359.50

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