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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,868.28, 460,750.02 and 182,965.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,868.28, 460,750.02 and 182,965.28 is: 252,498.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,868.28 : 460,750.02 = 182,965.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,868.28/460,750.02 = 182,965.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,868.28x = 460,750.02 × 182,965.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,868.28x = 84,301,256,419.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,301,256,419.31/333,868.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,498.55

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