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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,174.20, 459,780.69 and 182,271.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,174.20, 459,780.69 and 182,271.20 is: 251,534.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,174.20 : 459,780.69 = 182,271.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,174.20/459,780.69 = 182,271.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,174.20x = 459,780.69 × 182,271.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,174.20x = 83,804,775,804.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,804,775,804.22/333,174.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,534.41

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