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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,174.76, 459,792.24 and 182,271.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,174.76, 459,792.24 and 182,271.76 is: 251,541.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,174.76 : 459,792.24 = 182,271.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,174.76/459,792.24 = 182,271.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,174.76x = 459,792.24 × 182,271.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,174.76x = 83,807,140,819.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,807,140,819.14/333,174.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,541.09

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