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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,977.44, 458,111.76 and 181,045.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,977.44, 458,111.76 and 181,045.28 is: 249,833.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,977.44 : 458,111.76 = 181,045.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,977.44/458,111.76 = 181,045.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,977.44x = 458,111.76 × 181,045.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,977.44x = 82,938,971,860.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,938,971,860.49/331,977.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,833.16

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