Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,862.56, 460,728 and 182,956.32
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 333,862.56, 460,728 and 182,956.32 is: 252,478.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
333,862.56 : 460,728 = 182,956.32 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
333,862.56/460,728 = 182,956.32/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
333,862.56x = 460,728 × 182,956.32 - Step 4: Simplify right side
333,862.56x = 84,293,099,400.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,293,099,400.96/333,862.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 252,478.44
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