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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,171.29, 459,775.91 and 182,268.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,171.29, 459,775.91 and 182,268.29 is: 251,529.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,171.29 : 459,775.91 = 182,268.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,171.29/459,775.91 = 182,268.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,171.29x = 459,775.91 × 182,268.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,171.29x = 83,802,567,987.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,802,567,987.55/333,171.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,529.98

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