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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,931.58, 459,447.51 and 182,028.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,931.58, 459,447.51 and 182,028.58 is: 251,200.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,931.58 : 459,447.51 = 182,028.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,931.58/459,447.51 = 182,028.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,931.58x = 459,447.51 × 182,028.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,931.58x = 83,632,577,829.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,632,577,829.84/332,931.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,200.50

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