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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,973.63, 460,912.77 and 183,099.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,973.63, 460,912.77 and 183,099.79 is: 252,693.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,973.63 : 460,912.77 = 183,099.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,973.63/460,912.77 = 183,099.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,973.63x = 460,912.77 × 183,099.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,973.63x = 84,393,028,175.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,393,028,175.26/333,973.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,693.69

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