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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,162.26, 459,774.79 and 182,259.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,162.26, 459,774.79 and 182,259.26 is: 251,523.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,162.26 : 459,774.79 = 182,259.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,162.26/459,774.79 = 182,259.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,162.26x = 459,774.79 × 182,259.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,162.26x = 83,798,212,080.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,798,212,080.76/333,162.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,523.72

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