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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,522.24, 460,265.76 and 182,633.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,522.24, 460,265.76 and 182,633.28 is: 252,036.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,522.24 : 460,265.76 = 182,633.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,522.24/460,265.76 = 182,633.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,522.24x = 460,265.76 × 182,633.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,522.24x = 84,059,845,420.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,059,845,420.49/333,522.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,036.70

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