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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,864.88, 460,731.94 and 182,961.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,864.88, 460,731.94 and 182,961.88 is: 252,486.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,864.88 : 460,731.94 = 182,961.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,864.88/460,731.94 = 182,961.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,864.88x = 460,731.94 × 182,961.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,864.88x = 84,296,381,918.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,296,381,918.45/333,864.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,486.52

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