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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,811.75, 460,660.22 and 182,905.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,811.75, 460,660.22 and 182,905.51 is: 252,409.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,811.75 : 460,660.22 = 182,905.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,811.75/460,660.22 = 182,905.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,811.75x = 460,660.22 × 182,905.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,811.75x = 84,257,292,475.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,257,292,475.81/333,811.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,409.61

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