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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,058.74, 459,624.69 and 182,152.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,058.74, 459,624.69 and 182,152.50 is: 251,372.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,058.74 : 459,624.69 = 182,152.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,058.74/459,624.69 = 182,152.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,058.74x = 459,624.69 × 182,152.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,058.74x = 83,721,786,345.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,721,786,345.23/333,058.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,372.43

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