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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,159.24, 459,763.38 and 182,253

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,159.24, 459,763.38 and 182,253 is: 251,511.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,159.24 : 459,763.38 = 182,253 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,159.24/459,763.38 = 182,253/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,159.24x = 459,763.38 × 182,253
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,159.24x = 83,793,255,295.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,793,255,295.14/333,159.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,511.13

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