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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,091.24, 459,669.54 and 182,185

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,091.24, 459,669.54 and 182,185 is: 251,417.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,091.24 : 459,669.54 = 182,185 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,091.24/459,669.54 = 182,185/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,091.24x = 459,669.54 × 182,185
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,091.24x = 83,744,895,144.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,744,895,144.90/333,091.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,417.28

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