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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,160.51, 459,772.37 and 182,257.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,160.51, 459,772.37 and 182,257.51 is: 251,521.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,160.51 : 459,772.37 = 182,257.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,160.51/459,772.37 = 182,257.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,160.51x = 459,772.37 × 182,257.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,160.51x = 83,796,967,323.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,796,967,323.00/333,160.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,521.31

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