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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,711.62, 460,522.49 and 184,529.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,711.62, 460,522.49 and 184,529.73 is: 254,651.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,711.62 : 460,522.49 = 184,529.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,711.62/460,522.49 = 184,529.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,711.62x = 460,522.49 × 184,529.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,711.62x = 84,980,090,738.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,980,090,738.63/333,711.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,651.28

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