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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,986.68, 460,904.34 and 183,084.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,986.68, 460,904.34 and 183,084.76 is: 252,658.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,986.68 : 460,904.34 = 183,084.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,986.68/460,904.34 = 183,084.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,986.68x = 460,904.34 × 183,084.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,986.68x = 84,384,560,471.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,384,560,471.86/333,986.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,658.46

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