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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,989.46, 460,904.79 and 183,087.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,989.46, 460,904.79 and 183,087.54 is: 252,660.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,989.46 : 460,904.79 = 183,087.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,989.46/460,904.79 = 183,087.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,989.46x = 460,904.79 × 183,087.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,989.46x = 84,385,924,175.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,385,924,175.32/333,989.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,660.44

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