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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,864.90, 460,731.93 and 182,961.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,864.90, 460,731.93 and 182,961.90 is: 252,486.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,864.90 : 460,731.93 = 182,961.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,864.90/460,731.93 = 182,961.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,864.90x = 460,731.93 × 182,961.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,864.90x = 84,296,389,303.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,296,389,303.47/333,864.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,486.53

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