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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,442.08, 460,149.12 and 182,538

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,442.08, 460,149.12 and 182,538 is: 251,901.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,442.08 : 460,149.12 = 182,538 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,442.08/460,149.12 = 182,538/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,442.08x = 460,149.12 × 182,538
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,442.08x = 83,994,700,066.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,994,700,066.56/333,442.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,901.92

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