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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,685.72, 460,486.48 and 182,785.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,685.72, 460,486.48 and 182,785.24 is: 252,243.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,685.72 : 460,486.48 = 182,785.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,685.72/460,486.48 = 182,785.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,685.72x = 460,486.48 × 182,785.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,685.72x = 84,170,131,763.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,170,131,763.56/333,685.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,243.73

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