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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,614.16, 460,398.60 and 182,719.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,614.16, 460,398.60 and 182,719.44 is: 252,158.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,614.16 : 460,398.60 = 182,719.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,614.16/460,398.60 = 182,719.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,614.16x = 460,398.60 × 182,719.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,614.16x = 84,123,774,368.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,123,774,368.78/333,614.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,158.88

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