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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,472.17, 460,191.60 and 182,569.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,472.17, 460,191.60 and 182,569.17 is: 251,945.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,472.17 : 460,191.60 = 182,569.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,472.17/460,191.60 = 182,569.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,472.17x = 460,191.60 × 182,569.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,472.17x = 84,016,798,452.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,016,798,452.97/333,472.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,945.46

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