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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,913.60, 459,421.92 and 182,013.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,913.60, 459,421.92 and 182,013.12 is: 251,178.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,913.60 : 459,421.92 = 182,013.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,913.60/459,421.92 = 182,013.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,913.60x = 459,421.92 × 182,013.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,913.60x = 83,620,817,055.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,620,817,055.59/332,913.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,178.74

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