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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,958.51, 459,484.52 and 182,055.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,958.51, 459,484.52 and 182,055.51 is: 251,237.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,958.51 : 459,484.52 = 182,055.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,958.51/459,484.52 = 182,055.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,958.51x = 459,484.52 × 182,055.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,958.51x = 83,651,687,715.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,651,687,715.43/332,958.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,237.57

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