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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,159.63, 459,771.17 and 182,256.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,159.63, 459,771.17 and 182,256.63 is: 251,520.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,159.63 : 459,771.17 = 182,256.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,159.63/459,771.17 = 182,256.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,159.63x = 459,771.17 × 182,256.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,159.63x = 83,796,343,104.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,796,343,104.07/333,159.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,520.10

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