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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,352.96, 460,033.50 and 182,449.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,352.96, 460,033.50 and 182,449.96 is: 251,784.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,352.96 : 460,033.50 = 182,449.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,352.96/460,033.50 = 182,449.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,352.96x = 460,033.50 × 182,449.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,352.96x = 83,933,093,673.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,933,093,673.66/333,352.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,784.46

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