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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,082.53, 459,653.13 and 182,179.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,082.53, 459,653.13 and 182,179.53 is: 251,407.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,082.53 : 459,653.13 = 182,179.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,082.53/459,653.13 = 182,179.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,082.53x = 459,653.13 × 182,179.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,082.53x = 83,739,391,186.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,739,391,186.43/333,082.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,407.33

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