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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,138.66, 459,738.09 and 182,245.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,138.66, 459,738.09 and 182,245.38 is: 251,502.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,138.66 : 459,738.09 = 182,245.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,138.66/459,738.09 = 182,245.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,138.66x = 459,738.09 × 182,245.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,138.66x = 83,785,142,912.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,785,142,912.52/333,138.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,502.31

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