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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,451.89, 460,163.61 and 182,548.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,451.89, 460,163.61 and 182,548.89 is: 251,917.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,451.89 : 460,163.61 = 182,548.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,451.89/460,163.61 = 182,548.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,451.89x = 460,163.61 × 182,548.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,451.89x = 84,002,356,223.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,002,356,223.89/333,451.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,917.47

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