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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,999.76, 459,541.16 and 182,096.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,999.76, 459,541.16 and 182,096.56 is: 251,294.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,999.76 : 459,541.16 = 182,096.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,999.76/459,541.16 = 182,096.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,999.76x = 459,541.16 × 182,096.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,999.76x = 83,680,864,414.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,680,864,414.41/332,999.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,294.07

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