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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,972, 460,882.44 and 181,012.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,972, 460,882.44 and 181,012.68 is: 249,798.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,972 : 460,882.44 = 181,012.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,972/460,882.44 = 181,012.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,972x = 460,882.44 × 181,012.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,972x = 83,425,565,629.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,425,565,629.34/333,972
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,798.08

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