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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,948.36, 499,409.30 and 183,485

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,948.36, 499,409.30 and 183,485 is: 275,220.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,948.36 : 499,409.30 = 183,485 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,948.36/499,409.30 = 183,485/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,948.36x = 499,409.30 × 183,485
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,948.36x = 91,634,115,410.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,634,115,410.50/332,948.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,220.20

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