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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,926, 459,437.88 and 182,023

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,926, 459,437.88 and 182,023 is: 251,191.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,926 : 459,437.88 = 182,023 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,926/459,437.88 = 182,023/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,926x = 459,437.88 × 182,023
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,926x = 83,628,261,231.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,628,261,231.24/332,926
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,191.74

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