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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,354, 460,028.52 and 182,451

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,354, 460,028.52 and 182,451 is: 251,782.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,354 : 460,028.52 = 182,451 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,354/460,028.52 = 182,451/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,354x = 460,028.52 × 182,451
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,354x = 83,932,663,502.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,932,663,502.52/333,354
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,782.38

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