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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,265, 459,905.72 and 182,362

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,265, 459,905.72 and 182,362 is: 251,659.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,265 : 459,905.72 = 182,362 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,265/459,905.72 = 182,362/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,265x = 459,905.72 × 182,362
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,265x = 83,869,326,910.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,869,326,910.64/333,265
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,659.57

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