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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,048.64, 498,060.48 and 182,358.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,048.64, 498,060.48 and 182,358.72 is: 273,531.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,048.64 : 498,060.48 = 182,358.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,048.64/498,060.48 = 182,358.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,048.64x = 498,060.48 × 182,358.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,048.64x = 90,825,671,615.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,825,671,615.39/332,048.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,531.23

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