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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,952.96, 459,476.85 and 182,049.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,952.96, 459,476.85 and 182,049.96 is: 251,229.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,952.96 : 459,476.85 = 182,049.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,952.96/459,476.85 = 182,049.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,952.96x = 459,476.85 × 182,049.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,952.96x = 83,647,742,163.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,647,742,163.43/332,952.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,229.91

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