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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,092.50, 459,674.94 and 182,189.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,092.50, 459,674.94 and 182,189.50 is: 251,425.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,092.50 : 459,674.94 = 182,189.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,092.50/459,674.94 = 182,189.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,092.50x = 459,674.94 × 182,189.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,092.50x = 83,747,947,481.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,747,947,481.13/333,092.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,425.50

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