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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,001.51, 458,163.53 and 181,101.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,001.51, 458,163.53 and 181,101.75 is: 249,921.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,001.51 : 458,163.53 = 181,101.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,001.51/458,163.53 = 181,101.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,001.51x = 458,163.53 × 181,101.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,001.51x = 82,974,217,069.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,974,217,069.18/332,001.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,921.20

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