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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,160.26, 459,772.03 and 182,257.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,160.26, 459,772.03 and 182,257.26 is: 251,520.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,160.26 : 459,772.03 = 182,257.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,160.26/459,772.03 = 182,257.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,160.26x = 459,772.03 × 182,257.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,160.26x = 83,796,789,501.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,796,789,501.15/333,160.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,520.96

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