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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,633.51, 460,414.26 and 182,730.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,633.51, 460,414.26 and 182,730.51 is: 252,168.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,633.51 : 460,414.26 = 182,730.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,633.51/460,414.26 = 182,730.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,633.51x = 460,414.26 × 182,730.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,633.51x = 84,131,732,541.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,131,732,541.07/333,633.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,168.11

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