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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,932.58, 459,448.89 and 182,029.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,932.58, 459,448.89 and 182,029.58 is: 251,201.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,932.58 : 459,448.89 = 182,029.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,932.58/459,448.89 = 182,029.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,932.58x = 459,448.89 × 182,029.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,932.58x = 83,633,288,478.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,633,288,478.17/332,932.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,201.88

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