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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,175, 459,792.32 and 182,272

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,175, 459,792.32 and 182,272 is: 251,541.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,175 : 459,792.32 = 182,272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,175/459,792.32 = 182,272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,175x = 459,792.32 × 182,272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,175x = 83,807,265,751.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,807,265,751.04/333,175
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,541.28

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