Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,431.75, 460,135.82 and 182,528.75
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 333,431.75, 460,135.82 and 182,528.75 is: 251,889.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
333,431.75 : 460,135.82 = 182,528.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
333,431.75/460,135.82 = 182,528.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
333,431.75x = 460,135.82 × 182,528.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
333,431.75x = 83,988,015,142.18 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,988,015,142.18/333,431.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 251,889.68
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