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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,275.50, 459,920.25 and 182,372.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,275.50, 459,920.25 and 182,372.50 is: 251,674.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,275.50 : 459,920.25 = 182,372.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,275.50/459,920.25 = 182,372.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,275.50x = 459,920.25 × 182,372.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,275.50x = 83,876,805,793.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,876,805,793.13/333,275.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,674.08

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