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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,051.24, 459,614.34 and 182,145

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,051.24, 459,614.34 and 182,145 is: 251,362.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,051.24 : 459,614.34 = 182,145 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,051.24/459,614.34 = 182,145/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,051.24x = 459,614.34 × 182,145
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,051.24x = 83,716,453,959.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,716,453,959.30/333,051.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,362.08

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