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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,177.76, 459,796.38 and 182,274.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,177.76, 459,796.38 and 182,274.76 is: 251,545.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,177.76 : 459,796.38 = 182,274.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,177.76/459,796.38 = 182,274.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,177.76x = 459,796.38 × 182,274.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,177.76x = 83,809,274,813.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,809,274,813.37/333,177.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,545.23

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