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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,444.38, 460,153.26 and 182,541.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,444.38, 460,153.26 and 182,541.38 is: 251,907.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,444.38 : 460,153.26 = 182,541.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,444.38/460,153.26 = 182,541.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,444.38x = 460,153.26 × 182,541.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,444.38x = 83,997,008,791.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,997,008,791.13/333,444.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,907.11

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