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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,451.95, 498,533.74 and 182,647.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,451.95, 498,533.74 and 182,647.31 is: 273,891.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,451.95 : 498,533.74 = 182,647.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,451.95/498,533.74 = 182,647.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,451.95x = 498,533.74 × 182,647.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,451.95x = 91,055,843,605.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,055,843,605.95/332,451.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,891.75

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