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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,158.51, 459,769.61 and 182,255.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,158.51, 459,769.61 and 182,255.51 is: 251,518.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,158.51 : 459,769.61 = 182,255.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,158.51/459,769.61 = 182,255.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,158.51x = 459,769.61 × 182,255.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,158.51x = 83,795,542,909.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,795,542,909.84/333,158.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,518.55

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