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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,882.75, 459,378.20 and 181,979.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,882.75, 459,378.20 and 181,979.75 is: 251,132.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,882.75 : 459,378.20 = 181,979.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,882.75/459,378.20 = 181,979.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,882.75x = 459,378.20 × 181,979.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,882.75x = 83,597,529,991.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,597,529,991.45/332,882.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,132.06

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