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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,623.16, 460,404.54 and 182,721.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,623.16, 460,404.54 and 182,721.24 is: 252,157.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,623.16 : 460,404.54 = 182,721.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,623.16/460,404.54 = 182,721.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,623.16x = 460,404.54 × 182,721.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,623.16x = 84,125,688,450.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,125,688,450.43/333,623.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,157.82

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