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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,952.20, 459,475.81 and 182,049.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,952.20, 459,475.81 and 182,049.20 is: 251,228.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,952.20 : 459,475.81 = 182,049.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,952.20/459,475.81 = 182,049.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,952.20x = 459,475.81 × 182,049.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,952.20x = 83,647,203,629.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,647,203,629.85/332,952.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,228.87

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