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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,140.49, 459,737.51 and 182,234.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,140.49, 459,737.51 and 182,234.25 is: 251,485.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,140.49 : 459,737.51 = 182,234.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,140.49/459,737.51 = 182,234.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,140.49x = 459,737.51 × 182,234.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,140.49x = 83,779,919,420.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,779,919,420.55/333,140.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,485.25

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