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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,988.68, 460,907.10 and 183,086.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,988.68, 460,907.10 and 183,086.76 is: 252,661.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,988.68 : 460,907.10 = 183,086.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,988.68/460,907.10 = 183,086.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,988.68x = 460,907.10 × 183,086.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,988.68x = 84,385,987,600.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,385,987,600.00/333,988.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,661.22

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