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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,389.19, 460,059.44 and 182,457.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,389.19, 460,059.44 and 182,457.03 is: 251,781.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,389.19 : 460,059.44 = 182,457.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,389.19/460,059.44 = 182,457.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,389.19x = 460,059.44 × 182,457.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,389.19x = 83,941,078,133.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,941,078,133.58/333,389.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,781.04

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