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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,159.51, 459,770.99 and 182,256.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,159.51, 459,770.99 and 182,256.51 is: 251,519.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,159.51 : 459,770.99 = 182,256.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,159.51/459,770.99 = 182,256.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,159.51x = 459,770.99 × 182,256.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,159.51x = 83,796,256,036.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,796,256,036.64/333,159.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,519.93

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