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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,053.24, 459,617.10 and 182,147

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,053.24, 459,617.10 and 182,147 is: 251,364.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,053.24 : 459,617.10 = 182,147 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,053.24/459,617.10 = 182,147/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,053.24x = 459,617.10 × 182,147
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,053.24x = 83,717,875,913.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,717,875,913.70/333,053.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,364.84

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