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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,939.44, 459,456.43 and 182,036.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,939.44, 459,456.43 and 182,036.44 is: 251,210.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,939.44 : 459,456.43 = 182,036.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,939.44/459,456.43 = 182,036.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,939.44x = 459,456.43 × 182,036.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,939.44x = 83,637,811,248.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,637,811,248.58/332,939.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,210.29

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