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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,176.76, 459,795 and 182,273.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,176.76, 459,795 and 182,273.76 is: 251,543.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,176.76 : 459,795 = 182,273.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,176.76/459,795 = 182,273.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,176.76x = 459,795 × 182,273.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,176.76x = 83,808,563,479.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,808,563,479.20/333,176.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,543.85

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