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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,992.51, 458,151.11 and 181,092.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,992.51, 458,151.11 and 181,092.75 is: 249,908.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,992.51 : 458,151.11 = 181,092.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,992.51/458,151.11 = 181,092.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,992.51x = 458,151.11 × 181,092.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,992.51x = 82,967,844,425.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,967,844,425.45/331,992.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,908.78

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