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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,052.24, 459,615.72 and 182,146

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,052.24, 459,615.72 and 182,146 is: 251,363.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,052.24 : 459,615.72 = 182,146 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,052.24/459,615.72 = 182,146/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,052.24x = 459,615.72 × 182,146
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,052.24x = 83,717,164,935.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,717,164,935.12/333,052.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,363.46

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