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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,921, 460,840.16 and 183,047.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,921, 460,840.16 and 183,047.16 is: 252,621.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,921 : 460,840.16 = 183,047.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,921/460,840.16 = 183,047.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,921x = 460,840.16 × 183,047.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,921x = 84,355,482,501.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,355,482,501.95/333,921
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,621.08

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