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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,861.89, 460,727.80 and 182,958.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,861.89, 460,727.80 and 182,958.89 is: 252,482.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,861.89 : 460,727.80 = 182,958.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,861.89/460,727.80 = 182,958.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,861.89x = 460,727.80 × 182,958.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,861.89x = 84,294,244,119.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,294,244,119.11/333,861.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,482.38

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