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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,991.51, 458,149.73 and 181,091.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,991.51, 458,149.73 and 181,091.75 is: 249,907.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,991.51 : 458,149.73 = 181,091.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,991.51/458,149.73 = 181,091.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,991.51x = 458,149.73 × 181,091.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,991.51x = 82,967,133,171.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,967,133,171.52/331,991.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,907.40

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