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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,153, 459,762.08 and 182,250

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,153, 459,762.08 and 182,250 is: 251,510.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,153 : 459,762.08 = 182,250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,153/459,762.08 = 182,250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,153x = 459,762.08 × 182,250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,153x = 83,791,638,168.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,791,638,168.75/333,153
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,510.98

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