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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,543.81, 460,281.96 and 186,369.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,543.81, 460,281.96 and 186,369.87 is: 257,185.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,543.81 : 460,281.96 = 186,369.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,543.81/460,281.96 = 186,369.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,543.81x = 460,281.96 × 186,369.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,543.81x = 85,782,689,048.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,782,689,048.55/333,543.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,185.67

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