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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,997.60, 494,737.20 and 182,253.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,997.60, 494,737.20 and 182,253.60 is: 273,237.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,997.60 : 494,737.20 = 182,253.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,997.60/494,737.20 = 182,253.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,997.60x = 494,737.20 × 182,253.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,997.60x = 90,167,635,753.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,167,635,753.92/329,997.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,237.25

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