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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,720, 460,543.32 and 182,826.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,720, 460,543.32 and 182,826.72 is: 252,306.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,720 : 460,543.32 = 182,826.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,720/460,543.32 = 182,826.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,720x = 460,543.32 × 182,826.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,720x = 84,199,624,613.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,199,624,613.51/333,720
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,306.20

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