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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,620.71, 460,402.92 and 182,717.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,620.71, 460,402.92 and 182,717.71 is: 252,153.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,620.71 : 460,402.92 = 182,717.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,620.71/460,402.92 = 182,717.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,620.71x = 460,402.92 × 182,717.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,620.71x = 84,123,767,219.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,123,767,219.71/333,620.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,153.91

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