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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,615.44, 460,372.20 and 182,709.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,615.44, 460,372.20 and 182,709.20 is: 252,129.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,615.44 : 460,372.20 = 182,709.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,615.44/460,372.20 = 182,709.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,615.44x = 460,372.20 × 182,709.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,615.44x = 84,114,236,364.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,114,236,364.24/333,615.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,129.33

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