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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,275.04, 459,919.52 and 182,372

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,275.04, 459,919.52 and 182,372 is: 251,673.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,275.04 : 459,919.52 = 182,372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,275.04/459,919.52 = 182,372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,275.04x = 459,919.52 × 182,372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,275.04x = 83,876,442,701.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,876,442,701.44/333,275.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,673.34

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