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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,186.60, 498,279.90 and 182,887.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,186.60, 498,279.90 and 182,887.40 is: 274,331.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,186.60 : 498,279.90 = 182,887.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,186.60/498,279.90 = 182,887.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,186.60x = 498,279.90 × 182,887.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,186.60x = 91,129,115,383.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,129,115,383.26/332,186.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,331.10

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