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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,253.48, 459,901.38 and 182,364.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,253.48, 459,901.38 and 182,364.52 is: 251,669.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,253.48 : 459,901.38 = 182,364.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,253.48/459,901.38 = 182,364.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,253.48x = 459,901.38 × 182,364.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,253.48x = 83,869,694,411.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,869,694,411.04/333,253.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,669.37

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