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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,059.24, 459,625.38 and 182,153

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,059.24, 459,625.38 and 182,153 is: 251,373.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,059.24 : 459,625.38 = 182,153 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,059.24/459,625.38 = 182,153/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,059.24x = 459,625.38 × 182,153
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,059.24x = 83,722,141,843.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,722,141,843.14/333,059.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,373.12

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