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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,907.50, 459,414 and 182,004.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,907.50, 459,414 and 182,004.50 is: 251,167.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,907.50 : 459,414 = 182,004.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,907.50/459,414 = 182,004.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,907.50x = 459,414 × 182,004.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,907.50x = 83,615,415,363
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,615,415,363/332,907.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,167.11

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