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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,362, 460,039.56 and 182,459

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,362, 460,039.56 and 182,459 is: 251,793.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,362 : 460,039.56 = 182,459 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,362/460,039.56 = 182,459/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,362x = 460,039.56 × 182,459
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,362x = 83,938,358,078.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,938,358,078.04/333,362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,793.42

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