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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,359, 460,035.42 and 182,456

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,359, 460,035.42 and 182,456 is: 251,789.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,359 : 460,035.42 = 182,456 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,359/460,035.42 = 182,456/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,359x = 460,035.42 × 182,456
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,359x = 83,936,222,591.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,936,222,591.52/333,359
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,789.28

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