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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,638.01, 460,420.47 and 182,735.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,638.01, 460,420.47 and 182,735.01 is: 252,174.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,638.01 : 460,420.47 = 182,735.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,638.01/460,420.47 = 182,735.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,638.01x = 460,420.47 × 182,735.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,638.01x = 84,134,939,189.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,134,939,189.65/333,638.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,174.32

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