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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,537.93, 460,277.78 and 182,634.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,537.93, 460,277.78 and 182,634.93 is: 252,033.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,537.93 : 460,277.78 = 182,634.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,537.93/460,277.78 = 182,634.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,537.93x = 460,277.78 × 182,634.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,537.93x = 84,062,799,217.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,062,799,217.68/333,537.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,033.70

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