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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,837.91, 459,316.44 and 179,875.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,837.91, 459,316.44 and 179,875.62 is: 248,228.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,837.91 : 459,316.44 = 179,875.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,837.91/459,316.44 = 179,875.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,837.91x = 459,316.44 × 179,875.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,837.91x = 82,619,829,421.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,619,829,421.19/332,837.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,228.42

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