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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,949.92, 458,085.36 and 181,037.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,949.92, 458,085.36 and 181,037.92 is: 249,829.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,949.92 : 458,085.36 = 181,037.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,949.92/458,085.36 = 181,037.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,949.92x = 458,085.36 × 181,037.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,949.92x = 82,930,820,756.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,930,820,756.85/331,949.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,829.31

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