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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,997.76, 459,538.40 and 182,094.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,997.76, 459,538.40 and 182,094.56 is: 251,291.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,997.76 : 459,538.40 = 182,094.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,997.76/459,538.40 = 182,094.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,997.76x = 459,538.40 × 182,094.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,997.76x = 83,679,442,751.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,679,442,751.10/332,997.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,291.31

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