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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,152.73, 459,761.85 and 182,249.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,152.73, 459,761.85 and 182,249.73 is: 251,510.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,152.73 : 459,761.85 = 182,249.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,152.73/459,761.85 = 182,249.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,152.73x = 459,761.85 × 182,249.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,152.73x = 83,791,473,026.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,791,473,026.80/333,152.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,510.69

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