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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,666.08, 460,465.92 and 182,763.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,666.08, 460,465.92 and 182,763.20 is: 252,216.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,666.08 : 460,465.92 = 182,763.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,666.08/460,465.92 = 182,763.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,666.08x = 460,465.92 × 182,763.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,666.08x = 84,156,225,030.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,156,225,030.14/333,666.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,216.90

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