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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,252.50, 459,888.45 and 182,349.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,252.50, 459,888.45 and 182,349.50 is: 251,642.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,252.50 : 459,888.45 = 182,349.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,252.50/459,888.45 = 182,349.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,252.50x = 459,888.45 × 182,349.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,252.50x = 83,860,428,913.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,860,428,913.28/333,252.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,642.31

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