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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,994.24, 459,522.72 and 182,088

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,994.24, 459,522.72 and 182,088 is: 251,276.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,994.24 : 459,522.72 = 182,088 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,994.24/459,522.72 = 182,088/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,994.24x = 459,522.72 × 182,088
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,994.24x = 83,673,573,039.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,673,573,039.36/332,994.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,276.34

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