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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,075.38, 459,655.02 and 182,172.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,075.38, 459,655.02 and 182,172.38 is: 251,403.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,075.38 : 459,655.02 = 182,172.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,075.38/459,655.02 = 182,172.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,075.38x = 459,655.02 × 182,172.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,075.38x = 83,736,446,674.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,736,446,674.07/333,075.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,403.90

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