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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,178.76, 459,797.76 and 182,275.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,178.76, 459,797.76 and 182,275.76 is: 251,546.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,178.76 : 459,797.76 = 182,275.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,178.76/459,797.76 = 182,275.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,178.76x = 459,797.76 × 182,275.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,178.76x = 83,809,986,150.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,809,986,150.30/333,178.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,546.61

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