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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,085.24, 459,661.26 and 182,179

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,085.24, 459,661.26 and 182,179 is: 251,409.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,085.24 : 459,661.26 = 182,179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,085.24/459,661.26 = 182,179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,085.24x = 459,661.26 × 182,179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,085.24x = 83,740,628,685.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,740,628,685.54/333,085.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,409.00

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