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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,171.76, 459,788.10 and 182,268.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,171.76, 459,788.10 and 182,268.76 is: 251,536.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,171.76 : 459,788.10 = 182,268.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,171.76/459,788.10 = 182,268.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,171.76x = 459,788.10 × 182,268.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,171.76x = 83,805,006,849.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,805,006,849.76/333,171.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,536.95

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