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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,191.60, 498,287.40 and 182,892.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,191.60, 498,287.40 and 182,892.40 is: 274,338.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,191.60 : 498,287.40 = 182,892.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,191.60/498,287.40 = 182,892.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,191.60x = 498,287.40 × 182,892.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,191.60x = 91,132,978,475.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,132,978,475.76/332,191.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,338.60

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