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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,524.18, 460,258.80 and 182,621.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,524.18, 460,258.80 and 182,621.18 is: 252,014.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,524.18 : 460,258.80 = 182,621.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,524.18/460,258.80 = 182,621.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,524.18x = 460,258.80 × 182,621.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,524.18x = 84,053,005,161.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,053,005,161.38/333,524.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,014.73

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