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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,257.03, 459,893.94 and 182,354.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,257.03, 459,893.94 and 182,354.03 is: 251,648.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,257.03 : 459,893.94 = 182,354.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,257.03/459,893.94 = 182,354.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,257.03x = 459,893.94 × 182,354.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,257.03x = 83,863,513,331.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,863,513,331.58/333,257.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,648.14

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