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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,985.68, 460,902.96 and 183,083.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,985.68, 460,902.96 and 183,083.76 is: 252,657.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,985.68 : 460,902.96 = 183,083.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,985.68/460,902.96 = 183,083.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,985.68x = 460,902.96 × 183,083.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,985.68x = 84,383,846,911.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,383,846,911.93/333,985.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,657.08

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