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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,160.70, 459,772.63 and 182,257.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,160.70, 459,772.63 and 182,257.70 is: 251,521.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,160.70 : 459,772.63 = 182,257.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,160.70/459,772.63 = 182,257.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,160.70x = 459,772.63 × 182,257.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,160.70x = 83,797,099,767.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,797,099,767.89/333,160.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,521.57

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