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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,850.44, 460,713.78 and 182,947.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,850.44, 460,713.78 and 182,947.44 is: 252,467.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,850.44 : 460,713.78 = 182,947.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,850.44/460,713.78 = 182,947.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,850.44x = 460,713.78 × 182,947.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,850.44x = 84,286,406,623.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,286,406,623.72/333,850.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,467.56

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