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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,073.62, 459,652.59 and 182,170.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,073.62, 459,652.59 and 182,170.62 is: 251,401.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,073.62 : 459,652.59 = 182,170.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,073.62/459,652.59 = 182,170.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,073.62x = 459,652.59 × 182,170.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,073.62x = 83,735,197,304.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,735,197,304.91/333,073.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,401.47

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