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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,618.16, 460,397.64 and 182,716.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,618.16, 460,397.64 and 182,716.24 is: 252,150.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,618.16 : 460,397.64 = 182,716.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,618.16/460,397.64 = 182,716.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,618.16x = 460,397.64 × 182,716.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,618.16x = 84,122,125,685.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,122,125,685.67/333,618.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,150.92

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