Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,253, 459,889.14 and 182,350
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 333,253, 459,889.14 and 182,350 is: 251,643
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
333,253 : 459,889.14 = 182,350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
333,253/459,889.14 = 182,350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
333,253x = 459,889.14 × 182,350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
333,253x = 83,860,784,679 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,860,784,679/333,253 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 251,643
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