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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,942.95, 459,461.27 and 182,039.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,942.95, 459,461.27 and 182,039.95 is: 251,215.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,942.95 : 459,461.27 = 182,039.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,942.95/459,461.27 = 182,039.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,942.95x = 459,461.27 × 182,039.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,942.95x = 83,640,303,410.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,640,303,410.23/332,942.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,215.12

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