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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,943.95, 459,462.65 and 182,040.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,943.95, 459,462.65 and 182,040.95 is: 251,216.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,943.95 : 459,462.65 = 182,040.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,943.95/459,462.65 = 182,040.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,943.95x = 459,462.65 × 182,040.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,943.95x = 83,641,017,295.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,641,017,295.52/332,943.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,216.51

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