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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,858.36, 499,274.58 and 183,395

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,858.36, 499,274.58 and 183,395 is: 275,085.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,858.36 : 499,274.58 = 183,395 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,858.36/499,274.58 = 183,395/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,858.36x = 499,274.58 × 183,395
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,858.36x = 91,564,461,599.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,564,461,599.10/332,858.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,085.36

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