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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,161.52, 459,773.76 and 182,258.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,161.52, 459,773.76 and 182,258.52 is: 251,522.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,161.52 : 459,773.76 = 182,258.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,161.52/459,773.76 = 182,258.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,161.52x = 459,773.76 × 182,258.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,161.52x = 83,797,685,032.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,797,685,032.44/333,161.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,522.70

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