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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,924, 459,435.12 and 182,022.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,924, 459,435.12 and 182,022.08 is: 251,190.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,924 : 459,435.12 = 182,022.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,924/459,435.12 = 182,022.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,924x = 459,435.12 × 182,022.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,924x = 83,627,336,167.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,627,336,167.45/332,924
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,190.47

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