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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,516.24, 460,257.48 and 182,627.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,516.24, 460,257.48 and 182,627.28 is: 252,028.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,516.24 : 460,257.48 = 182,627.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,516.24/460,257.48 = 182,627.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,516.24x = 460,257.48 × 182,627.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,516.24x = 84,055,571,672.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,055,571,672.05/333,516.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,028.42

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