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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,159.13, 459,770.48 and 182,256.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,159.13, 459,770.48 and 182,256.13 is: 251,519.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,159.13 : 459,770.48 = 182,256.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,159.13/459,770.48 = 182,256.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,159.13x = 459,770.48 × 182,256.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,159.13x = 83,795,988,373.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,795,988,373.04/333,159.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,519.41

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