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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,910, 459,415.80 and 182,007

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,910, 459,415.80 and 182,007 is: 251,169.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,910 : 459,415.80 = 182,007 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,910/459,415.80 = 182,007/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,910x = 459,415.80 × 182,007
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,910x = 83,616,891,510.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,616,891,510.60/332,910
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,169.66

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