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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,885.13, 459,383.09 and 181,982.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,885.13, 459,383.09 and 181,982.13 is: 251,136.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,885.13 : 459,383.09 = 181,982.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,885.13/459,383.09 = 181,982.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,885.13x = 459,383.09 × 181,982.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,885.13x = 83,599,513,204.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,599,513,204.18/332,885.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,136.22

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