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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,915.63, 459,425.18 and 182,012.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,915.63, 459,425.18 and 182,012.63 is: 251,178.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,915.63 : 459,425.18 = 182,012.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,915.63/459,425.18 = 182,012.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,915.63x = 459,425.18 × 182,012.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,915.63x = 83,621,183,457.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,621,183,457.93/332,915.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,178.31

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