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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,161.26, 459,773.41 and 182,258.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,161.26, 459,773.41 and 182,258.26 is: 251,522.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,161.26 : 459,773.41 = 182,258.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,161.26/459,773.41 = 182,258.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,161.26x = 459,773.41 × 182,258.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,161.26x = 83,797,500,789.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,797,500,789.58/333,161.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,522.34

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