Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,837.63, 459,315.92 and 181,934.63
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 332,837.63, 459,315.92 and 181,934.63 is: 251,069.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
332,837.63 : 459,315.92 = 181,934.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
332,837.63/459,315.92 = 181,934.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
332,837.63x = 459,315.92 × 181,934.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
332,837.63x = 83,565,471,958.31 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,565,471,958.31/332,837.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 251,069.78
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