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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,996.12, 459,525.31 and 182,089.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,996.12, 459,525.31 and 182,089.88 is: 251,278.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,996.12 : 459,525.31 = 182,089.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,996.12/459,525.31 = 182,089.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,996.12x = 459,525.31 × 182,089.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,996.12x = 83,674,905,802.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,674,905,802.01/332,996.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,278.92

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