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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,063.50, 459,627.64 and 182,160.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,063.50, 459,627.64 and 182,160.50 is: 251,381.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,063.50 : 459,627.64 = 182,160.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,063.50/459,627.64 = 182,160.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,063.50x = 459,627.64 × 182,160.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,063.50x = 83,726,000,716.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,726,000,716.22/333,063.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,381.50

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