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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,057.62, 459,623.15 and 182,151.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,057.62, 459,623.15 and 182,151.38 is: 251,370.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,057.62 : 459,623.15 = 182,151.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,057.62/459,623.15 = 182,151.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,057.62x = 459,623.15 × 182,151.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,057.62x = 83,720,987,843.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,720,987,843.57/333,057.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,370.89

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