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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,712.62, 460,523.87 and 184,530.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,712.62, 460,523.87 and 184,530.73 is: 254,652.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,712.62 : 460,523.87 = 184,530.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,712.62/460,523.87 = 184,530.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,712.62x = 460,523.87 × 184,530.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,712.62x = 84,980,805,913.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,980,805,913.53/333,712.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,652.66

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