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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,679.46, 460,477.85 and 182,778.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,679.46, 460,477.85 and 182,778.98 is: 252,235.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,679.46 : 460,477.85 = 182,778.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,679.46/460,477.85 = 182,778.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,679.46x = 460,477.85 × 182,778.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,679.46x = 84,165,671,735.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,165,671,735.59/333,679.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,235.10

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