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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,542.16, 460,283.60 and 182,639.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,542.16, 460,283.60 and 182,639.20 is: 252,039.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,542.16 : 460,283.60 = 182,639.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,542.16/460,283.60 = 182,639.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,542.16x = 460,283.60 × 182,639.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,542.16x = 84,065,828,477.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,065,828,477.12/333,542.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,039.59

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