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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,976.78, 459,507.90 and 182,073.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,976.78, 459,507.90 and 182,073.78 is: 251,261.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,976.78 : 459,507.90 = 182,073.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,976.78/459,507.90 = 182,073.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,976.78x = 459,507.90 × 182,073.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,976.78x = 83,664,340,292.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,664,340,292.86/332,976.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,261.79

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