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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,937, 459,453.06 and 182,034

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,937, 459,453.06 and 182,034 is: 251,206.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,937 : 459,453.06 = 182,034 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,937/459,453.06 = 182,034/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,937x = 459,453.06 × 182,034
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,937x = 83,636,078,324.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,636,078,324.04/332,937
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,206.92

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