Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,642.24, 460,426.68 and 182,736
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 333,642.24, 460,426.68 and 182,736 is: 252,175.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
333,642.24 : 460,426.68 = 182,736 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
333,642.24/460,426.68 = 182,736/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
333,642.24x = 460,426.68 × 182,736 - Step 4: Simplify right side
333,642.24x = 84,136,529,796.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,136,529,796.48/333,642.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 252,175.89
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