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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,343.24, 460,013.46 and 182,439.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,343.24, 460,013.46 and 182,439.88 is: 251,766.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,343.24 : 460,013.46 = 182,439.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,343.24/460,013.46 = 182,439.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,343.24x = 460,013.46 × 182,439.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,343.24x = 83,924,800,440.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,924,800,440.78/333,343.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,766.92

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