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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,372, 460,057.68 and 182,465.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,372, 460,057.68 and 182,465.76 is: 251,805.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,372 : 460,057.68 = 182,465.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,372/460,057.68 = 182,465.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,372x = 460,057.68 × 182,465.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,372x = 83,944,774,225.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,944,774,225.04/333,372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,805.11

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