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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,857.36, 499,273.08 and 183,394

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,857.36, 499,273.08 and 183,394 is: 275,083.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,857.36 : 499,273.08 = 183,394 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,857.36/499,273.08 = 183,394/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,857.36x = 499,273.08 × 183,394
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,857.36x = 91,563,687,233.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,563,687,233.52/332,857.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,083.86

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