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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,918.63, 459,429.32 and 182,015.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,918.63, 459,429.32 and 182,015.63 is: 251,182.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,918.63 : 459,429.32 = 182,015.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,918.63/459,429.32 = 182,015.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,918.63x = 459,429.32 × 182,015.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,918.63x = 83,623,317,120.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,623,317,120.27/332,918.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,182.45

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