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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,164.76, 459,778.44 and 182,261.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,164.76, 459,778.44 and 182,261.76 is: 251,527.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,164.76 : 459,778.44 = 182,261.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,164.76/459,778.44 = 182,261.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,164.76x = 459,778.44 × 182,261.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,164.76x = 83,800,027,684.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,800,027,684.45/333,164.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,527.29

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