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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,951.94, 459,475.46 and 182,048.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,951.94, 459,475.46 and 182,048.94 is: 251,228.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,951.94 : 459,475.46 = 182,048.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,951.94/459,475.46 = 182,048.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,951.94x = 459,475.46 × 182,048.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,951.94x = 83,647,020,449.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,647,020,449.01/332,951.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,228.51

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