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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,954.20, 459,478.57 and 182,051.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,954.20, 459,478.57 and 182,051.20 is: 251,231.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,954.20 : 459,478.57 = 182,051.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,954.20/459,478.57 = 182,051.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,954.20x = 459,478.57 × 182,051.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,954.20x = 83,648,625,042.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,648,625,042.78/332,954.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,231.63

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