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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,063.21, 459,638.16 and 182,160.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,063.21, 459,638.16 and 182,160.21 is: 251,387.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,063.21 : 459,638.16 = 182,160.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,063.21/459,638.16 = 182,160.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,063.21x = 459,638.16 × 182,160.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,063.21x = 83,727,783,749.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,727,783,749.61/333,063.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,387.07

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