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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,091.50, 459,673.56 and 182,188.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,091.50, 459,673.56 and 182,188.50 is: 251,424.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,091.50 : 459,673.56 = 182,188.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,091.50/459,673.56 = 182,188.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,091.50x = 459,673.56 × 182,188.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,091.50x = 83,747,236,386.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,747,236,386.06/333,091.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,424.12

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