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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,154.60, 498,231.90 and 182,855.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,154.60, 498,231.90 and 182,855.40 is: 274,283.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,154.60 : 498,231.90 = 182,855.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,154.60/498,231.90 = 182,855.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,154.60x = 498,231.90 × 182,855.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,154.60x = 91,104,393,367.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,104,393,367.26/332,154.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,283.10

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