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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,084.24, 459,659.88 and 182,178

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,084.24, 459,659.88 and 182,178 is: 251,407.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,084.24 : 459,659.88 = 182,178 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,084.24/459,659.88 = 182,178/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,084.24x = 459,659.88 × 182,178
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,084.24x = 83,739,917,618.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,739,917,618.64/333,084.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,407.62

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