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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,620.16, 460,400.40 and 182,718.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,620.16, 460,400.40 and 182,718.24 is: 252,153.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,620.16 : 460,400.40 = 182,718.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,620.16/460,400.40 = 182,718.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,620.16x = 460,400.40 × 182,718.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,620.16x = 84,123,550,783.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,123,550,783.30/333,620.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,153.68

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