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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,869.28, 460,751.40 and 182,966.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,869.28, 460,751.40 and 182,966.28 is: 252,499.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,869.28 : 460,751.40 = 182,966.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,869.28/460,751.40 = 182,966.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,869.28x = 460,751.40 × 182,966.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,869.28x = 84,301,969,662.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,301,969,662.79/333,869.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,499.93

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