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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,997.17, 460,945.26 and 183,123.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,997.17, 460,945.26 and 183,123.33 is: 252,726.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,997.17 : 460,945.26 = 183,123.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,997.17/460,945.26 = 183,123.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,997.17x = 460,945.26 × 183,123.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,997.17x = 84,409,831,308.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,409,831,308.15/333,997.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,726.19

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