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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,805.32, 460,651.62 and 182,902.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,805.32, 460,651.62 and 182,902.32 is: 252,405.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,805.32 : 460,651.62 = 182,902.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,805.32/460,651.62 = 182,902.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,805.32x = 460,651.62 × 182,902.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,805.32x = 84,254,250,009.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,254,250,009.76/333,805.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,405.35

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