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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,160.01, 459,771.68 and 182,257.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,160.01, 459,771.68 and 182,257.01 is: 251,520.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,160.01 : 459,771.68 = 182,257.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,160.01/459,771.68 = 182,257.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,160.01x = 459,771.68 × 182,257.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,160.01x = 83,796,611,679.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,796,611,679.48/333,160.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,520.62

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