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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,997.41, 460,945.58 and 183,123.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,997.41, 460,945.58 and 183,123.57 is: 252,726.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,997.41 : 460,945.58 = 183,123.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,997.41/460,945.58 = 183,123.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,997.41x = 460,945.58 × 183,123.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,997.41x = 84,409,999,269.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,409,999,269.70/333,997.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,726.51

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