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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,191.85, 498,287.78 and 182,892.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,191.85, 498,287.78 and 182,892.65 is: 274,338.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,191.85 : 498,287.78 = 182,892.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,191.85/498,287.78 = 182,892.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,191.85x = 498,287.78 × 182,892.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,191.85x = 91,133,171,632.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,133,171,632.35/332,191.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,338.98

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