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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,530.96, 460,272.84 and 182,637.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,530.96, 460,272.84 and 182,637.20 is: 252,039.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,530.96 : 460,272.84 = 182,637.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,530.96/460,272.84 = 182,637.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,530.96x = 460,272.84 × 182,637.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,530.96x = 84,062,942,733.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,062,942,733.65/333,530.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,039.40

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