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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,253.50, 459,889.83 and 182,350.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,253.50, 459,889.83 and 182,350.50 is: 251,643.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,253.50 : 459,889.83 = 182,350.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,253.50/459,889.83 = 182,350.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,253.50x = 459,889.83 × 182,350.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,253.50x = 83,861,140,445.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,861,140,445.42/333,253.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,643.69

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