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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,050.24, 459,612.96 and 182,144

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,050.24, 459,612.96 and 182,144 is: 251,360.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,050.24 : 459,612.96 = 182,144 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,050.24/459,612.96 = 182,144/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,050.24x = 459,612.96 × 182,144
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,050.24x = 83,715,742,986.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,715,742,986.24/333,050.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,360.70

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