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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,954.68, 459,478.98 and 182,051.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,954.68, 459,478.98 and 182,051.56 is: 251,231.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,954.68 : 459,478.98 = 182,051.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,954.68/459,478.98 = 182,051.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,954.68x = 459,478.98 × 182,051.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,954.68x = 83,648,865,096.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,648,865,096.21/332,954.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,231.98

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