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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,944.95, 459,464.03 and 182,041.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,944.95, 459,464.03 and 182,041.95 is: 251,217.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,944.95 : 459,464.03 = 182,041.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,944.95/459,464.03 = 182,041.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,944.95x = 459,464.03 × 182,041.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,944.95x = 83,641,727,976.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,641,727,976.06/332,944.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,217.89

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