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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,252.48, 459,900 and 182,363.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,252.48, 459,900 and 182,363.52 is: 251,667.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,252.48 : 459,900 = 182,363.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,252.48/459,900 = 182,363.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,252.48x = 459,900 × 182,363.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,252.48x = 83,868,982,848
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,868,982,848/333,252.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,667.99

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