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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,388.80, 460,087.52 and 182,485.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,388.80, 460,087.52 and 182,485.76 is: 251,836.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,388.80 : 460,087.52 = 182,485.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,388.80/460,087.52 = 182,485.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,388.80x = 460,087.52 × 182,485.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,388.80x = 83,959,420,753.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,959,420,753.72/333,388.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,836.36

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