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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,988.72, 459,517.44 and 182,085.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,988.72, 459,517.44 and 182,085.60 is: 251,274.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,988.72 : 459,517.44 = 182,085.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,988.72/459,517.44 = 182,085.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,988.72x = 459,517.44 × 182,085.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,988.72x = 83,671,508,772.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,671,508,772.86/332,988.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,274.30

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