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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,999.43, 460,948.37 and 183,125.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,999.43, 460,948.37 and 183,125.59 is: 252,729.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,999.43 : 460,948.37 = 183,125.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,999.43/460,948.37 = 183,125.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,999.43x = 460,948.37 × 183,125.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,999.43x = 84,411,440,147.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,411,440,147.79/333,999.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,729.30

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