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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,787.72, 460,607.70 and 182,858.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,787.72, 460,607.70 and 182,858.44 is: 252,334.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,787.72 : 460,607.70 = 182,858.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,787.72/460,607.70 = 182,858.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,787.72x = 460,607.70 × 182,858.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,787.72x = 84,226,005,473.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,226,005,473.99/333,787.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,334.04

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