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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,161.76, 459,774.10 and 182,258.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,161.76, 459,774.10 and 182,258.76 is: 251,523.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,161.76 : 459,774.10 = 182,258.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,161.76/459,774.10 = 182,258.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,161.76x = 459,774.10 × 182,258.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,161.76x = 83,797,856,434.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,797,856,434.82/333,161.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,523.03

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