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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,965.68, 459,494.16 and 182,062.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,965.68, 459,494.16 and 182,062.56 is: 251,247.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,965.68 : 459,494.16 = 182,062.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,965.68/459,494.16 = 182,062.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,965.68x = 459,494.16 × 182,062.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,965.68x = 83,656,683,074.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,656,683,074.65/332,965.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,247.16

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