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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,238.50, 459,869.13 and 182,335.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,238.50, 459,869.13 and 182,335.50 is: 251,622.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,238.50 : 459,869.13 = 182,335.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,238.50/459,869.13 = 182,335.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,238.50x = 459,869.13 × 182,335.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,238.50x = 83,850,467,753.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,850,467,753.12/333,238.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,622.99

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