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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,974.63, 460,914.15 and 183,100.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,974.63, 460,914.15 and 183,100.79 is: 252,695.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,974.63 : 460,914.15 = 183,100.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,974.63/460,914.15 = 183,100.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,974.63x = 460,914.15 × 183,100.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,974.63x = 84,393,742,682.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,393,742,682.61/333,974.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,695.07

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