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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,638, 460,420.44 and 182,738.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,638, 460,420.44 and 182,738.24 is: 252,178.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,638 : 460,420.44 = 182,738.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,638/460,420.44 = 182,738.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,638x = 460,420.44 × 182,738.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,638x = 84,136,420,865.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,136,420,865.63/333,638
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,178.77

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