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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,449.25, 460,159.99 and 182,546.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,449.25, 460,159.99 and 182,546.25 is: 251,913.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,449.25 : 460,159.99 = 182,546.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,449.25/460,159.99 = 182,546.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,449.25x = 460,159.99 × 182,546.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,449.25x = 84,000,480,574.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,000,480,574.54/333,449.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,913.84

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