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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,543.82, 460,281.96 and 186,369.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,543.82, 460,281.96 and 186,369.88 is: 257,185.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,543.82 : 460,281.96 = 186,369.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,543.82/460,281.96 = 186,369.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,543.82x = 460,281.96 × 186,369.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,543.82x = 85,782,693,651.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,782,693,651.36/333,543.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,185.68

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