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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,786.72, 460,606.32 and 182,857.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,786.72, 460,606.32 and 182,857.44 is: 252,332.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,786.72 : 460,606.32 = 182,857.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,786.72/460,606.32 = 182,857.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,786.72x = 460,606.32 × 182,857.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,786.72x = 84,225,292,523.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,225,292,523.02/333,786.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,332.66

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