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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,933.58, 459,450.27 and 182,030.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,933.58, 459,450.27 and 182,030.58 is: 251,203.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,933.58 : 459,450.27 = 182,030.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,933.58/459,450.27 = 182,030.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,933.58x = 459,450.27 × 182,030.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,933.58x = 83,633,999,129.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,633,999,129.26/332,933.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,203.26

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