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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,173.50, 459,786.09 and 182,273.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,173.50, 459,786.09 and 182,273.74 is: 251,541.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,173.50 : 459,786.09 = 182,273.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,173.50/459,786.09 = 182,273.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,173.50x = 459,786.09 × 182,273.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,173.50x = 83,806,930,224.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,806,930,224.28/333,173.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,541.40

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