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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,247.56, 498,591.45 and 182,592.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,247.56, 498,591.45 and 182,592.36 is: 274,009.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,247.56 : 498,591.45 = 182,592.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,247.56/498,591.45 = 182,592.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,247.56x = 498,591.45 × 182,592.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,247.56x = 91,038,989,531.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,038,989,531.32/332,247.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,009.51

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