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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,128.25, 459,717 and 182,228.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,128.25, 459,717 and 182,228.49 is: 251,475.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,128.25 : 459,717 = 182,228.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,128.25/459,717 = 182,228.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,128.25x = 459,717 × 182,228.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,128.25x = 83,773,534,737.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,773,534,737.33/333,128.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,475.32

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