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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,450.20, 460,161.30 and 182,547.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,450.20, 460,161.30 and 182,547.20 is: 251,915.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,450.20 : 460,161.30 = 182,547.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,450.20/460,161.30 = 182,547.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,450.20x = 460,161.30 × 182,547.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,450.20x = 84,001,154,562.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,001,154,562.55/333,450.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,915.15

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