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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,064.50, 459,629.02 and 182,161.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,064.50, 459,629.02 and 182,161.50 is: 251,382.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,064.50 : 459,629.02 = 182,161.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,064.50/459,629.02 = 182,161.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,064.50x = 459,629.02 × 182,161.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,064.50x = 83,726,711,726.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,726,711,726.73/333,064.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,382.88

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