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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,170.76, 459,786.72 and 182,267.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,170.76, 459,786.72 and 182,267.76 is: 251,535.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,170.76 : 459,786.72 = 182,267.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,170.76/459,786.72 = 182,267.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,170.76x = 459,786.72 × 182,267.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,170.76x = 83,804,295,532.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,804,295,532.15/333,170.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,535.57

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