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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,879.26, 459,373.38 and 181,976.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,879.26, 459,373.38 and 181,976.26 is: 251,127.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,879.26 : 459,373.38 = 181,976.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,879.26/459,373.38 = 181,976.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,879.26x = 459,373.38 × 181,976.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,879.26x = 83,595,049,635.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,595,049,635.96/332,879.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,127.24

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