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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,127.25, 459,715.61 and 182,227.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,127.25, 459,715.61 and 182,227.49 is: 251,473.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,127.25 : 459,715.61 = 182,227.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,127.25/459,715.61 = 182,227.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,127.25x = 459,715.61 × 182,227.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,127.25x = 83,772,821,724.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,772,821,724.12/333,127.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,473.94

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