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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,513.18, 460,243.62 and 182,610.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,513.18, 460,243.62 and 182,610.18 is: 251,999.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,513.18 : 460,243.62 = 182,610.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,513.18/460,243.62 = 182,610.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,513.18x = 460,243.62 × 182,610.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,513.18x = 84,045,170,292.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,045,170,292.05/333,513.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,999.55

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