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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,948.95, 459,471.32 and 182,045.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,948.95, 459,471.32 and 182,045.95 is: 251,224.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,948.95 : 459,471.32 = 182,045.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,948.95/459,471.32 = 182,045.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,948.95x = 459,471.32 × 182,045.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,948.95x = 83,644,891,570.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,644,891,570.92/332,948.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,224.38

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