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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,244.50, 459,877.42 and 182,341.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,244.50, 459,877.42 and 182,341.50 is: 251,631.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,244.50 : 459,877.42 = 182,341.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,244.50/459,877.42 = 182,341.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,244.50x = 459,877.42 × 182,341.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,244.50x = 83,854,738,578.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,854,738,578.93/333,244.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,631.28

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