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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,515.24, 460,256.10 and 182,626.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,515.24, 460,256.10 and 182,626.28 is: 252,027.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,515.24 : 460,256.10 = 182,626.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,515.24/460,256.10 = 182,626.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,515.24x = 460,256.10 × 182,626.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,515.24x = 84,054,859,390.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,054,859,390.31/333,515.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,027.04

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