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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,945.96, 459,465.40 and 182,042.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,945.96, 459,465.40 and 182,042.96 is: 251,219.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,945.96 : 459,465.40 = 182,042.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,945.96/459,465.40 = 182,042.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,945.96x = 459,465.40 × 182,042.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,945.96x = 83,642,441,433.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,642,441,433.58/332,945.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,219.27

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