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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,514.24, 460,254.72 and 182,625.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,514.24, 460,254.72 and 182,625.28 is: 252,025.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,514.24 : 460,254.72 = 182,625.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,514.24/460,254.72 = 182,625.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,514.24x = 460,254.72 × 182,625.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,514.24x = 84,054,147,111.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,054,147,111.32/333,514.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,025.66

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