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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,357, 460,035.90 and 182,457.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,357, 460,035.90 and 182,457.24 is: 251,792.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,357 : 460,035.90 = 182,457.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,357/460,035.90 = 182,457.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,357x = 460,035.90 × 182,457.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,357x = 83,936,880,614.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,936,880,614.92/333,357
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,792.76

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