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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,256.02, 498,072.99 and 184,200.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,256.02, 498,072.99 and 184,200.98 is: 276,129.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,256.02 : 498,072.99 = 184,200.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,256.02/498,072.99 = 184,200.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,256.02x = 498,072.99 × 184,200.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,256.02x = 91,745,532,869.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,745,532,869.53/332,256.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,129.03

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