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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,906.75, 460,791.33 and 183,003.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,906.75, 460,791.33 and 183,003.75 is: 252,545.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,906.75 : 460,791.33 = 183,003.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,906.75/460,791.33 = 183,003.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,906.75x = 460,791.33 × 183,003.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,906.75x = 84,326,541,357.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,326,541,357.49/333,906.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,545.18

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