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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,867.78, 460,749.33 and 182,964.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,867.78, 460,749.33 and 182,964.78 is: 252,497.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,867.78 : 460,749.33 = 182,964.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,867.78/460,749.33 = 182,964.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,867.78x = 460,749.33 × 182,964.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,867.78x = 84,300,899,798.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,300,899,798.60/333,867.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,497.86

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