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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,538.93, 460,279.15 and 182,635.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,538.93, 460,279.15 and 182,635.93 is: 252,035.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,538.93 : 460,279.15 = 182,635.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,538.93/460,279.15 = 182,635.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,538.93x = 460,279.15 × 182,635.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,538.93x = 84,063,510,619.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,063,510,619.86/333,538.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,035.08

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