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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,166.98, 459,781.26 and 182,263.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,166.98, 459,781.26 and 182,263.98 is: 251,530.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,166.98 : 459,781.26 = 182,263.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,166.98/459,781.26 = 182,263.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,166.98x = 459,781.26 × 182,263.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,166.98x = 83,801,562,377.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,801,562,377.01/333,166.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,530.22

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