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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,906.12, 460,789.02 and 183,003.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,906.12, 460,789.02 and 183,003.12 is: 252,543.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,906.12 : 460,789.02 = 183,003.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,906.12/460,789.02 = 183,003.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,906.12x = 460,789.02 × 183,003.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,906.12x = 84,325,828,321.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,325,828,321.74/333,906.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,543.52

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