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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,903.61, 499,342.37 and 183,440.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,903.61, 499,342.37 and 183,440.25 is: 275,153.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,903.61 : 499,342.37 = 183,440.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,903.61/499,342.37 = 183,440.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,903.61x = 499,342.37 × 183,440.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,903.61x = 91,599,488,271.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,599,488,271.19/332,903.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,153.18

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