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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,255.50, 459,892.59 and 182,352.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,255.50, 459,892.59 and 182,352.50 is: 251,646.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,255.50 : 459,892.59 = 182,352.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,255.50/459,892.59 = 182,352.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,255.50x = 459,892.59 × 182,352.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,255.50x = 83,862,563,517.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,862,563,517.98/333,255.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,646.45

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