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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,076, 459,652.18 and 182,173

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,076, 459,652.18 and 182,173 is: 251,402.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,076 : 459,652.18 = 182,173 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,076/459,652.18 = 182,173/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,076x = 459,652.18 × 182,173
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,076x = 83,736,216,587.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,736,216,587.14/333,076
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,402.73

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