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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,341.28, 460,021.95 and 182,438.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,341.28, 460,021.95 and 182,438.28 is: 251,770.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,341.28 : 460,021.95 = 182,438.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,341.28/460,021.95 = 182,438.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,341.28x = 460,021.95 × 182,438.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,341.28x = 83,925,613,320.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,925,613,320.25/333,341.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,770.84

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