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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,955.16, 459,471.15 and 182,052.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,955.16, 459,471.15 and 182,052.16 is: 251,228.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,955.16 : 459,471.15 = 182,052.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,955.16/459,471.15 = 182,052.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,955.16x = 459,471.15 × 182,052.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,955.16x = 83,647,715,315.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,647,715,315.18/332,955.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,228.17

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