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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,797, 460,650.66 and 182,903.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,797, 460,650.66 and 182,903.72 is: 252,413.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,797 : 460,650.66 = 182,903.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,797/460,650.66 = 182,903.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,797x = 460,650.66 × 182,903.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,797x = 84,254,719,334.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,254,719,334.46/333,797
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,413.05

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