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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,856, 459,342.92 and 181,953

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,856, 459,342.92 and 181,953 is: 251,096.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,856 : 459,342.92 = 181,953 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,856/459,342.92 = 181,953/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,856x = 459,342.92 × 181,953
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,856x = 83,578,822,322.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,578,822,322.76/332,856
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,096.04

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