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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,356.28, 460,042.74 and 182,453.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,356.28, 460,042.74 and 182,453.28 is: 251,791.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,356.28 : 460,042.74 = 182,453.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,356.28/460,042.74 = 182,453.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,356.28x = 460,042.74 × 182,453.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,356.28x = 83,936,306,853.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,936,306,853.19/333,356.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,791.59

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