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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,868.14, 460,736.42 and 182,965.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,868.14, 460,736.42 and 182,965.14 is: 252,491.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,868.14 : 460,736.42 = 182,965.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,868.14/460,736.42 = 182,965.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,868.14x = 460,736.42 × 182,965.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,868.14x = 84,298,703,588.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,298,703,588.40/333,868.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,491.01

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