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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,987.96, 460,902.72 and 183,086.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,987.96, 460,902.72 and 183,086.04 is: 252,658.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,987.96 : 460,902.72 = 183,086.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,987.96/460,902.72 = 183,086.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,987.96x = 460,902.72 × 183,086.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,987.96x = 84,384,853,830.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,384,853,830.03/333,987.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,658.37

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