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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,901.90, 460,782.03 and 182,998.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,901.90, 460,782.03 and 182,998.54 is: 252,536.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,901.90 : 460,782.03 = 182,998.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,901.90/460,782.03 = 182,998.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,901.90x = 460,782.03 × 182,998.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,901.90x = 84,322,438,748.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,322,438,748.24/333,901.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,536.56

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