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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,610.16, 460,386.60 and 182,708.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,610.16, 460,386.60 and 182,708.24 is: 252,139.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,610.16 : 460,386.60 = 182,708.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,610.16/460,386.60 = 182,708.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,610.16x = 460,386.60 × 182,708.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,610.16x = 84,116,425,405.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,116,425,405.58/333,610.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,139.88

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