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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,447.75, 460,157.92 and 182,544.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,447.75, 460,157.92 and 182,544.75 is: 251,911.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,447.75 : 460,157.92 = 182,544.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,447.75/460,157.92 = 182,544.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,447.75x = 460,157.92 × 182,544.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,447.75x = 83,999,412,010.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,999,412,010.56/333,447.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,911.77

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