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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,006.58, 458,168.13 and 181,102.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,006.58, 458,168.13 and 181,102.50 is: 249,920.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,006.58 : 458,168.13 = 181,102.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,006.58/458,168.13 = 181,102.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,006.58x = 458,168.13 × 181,102.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,006.58x = 82,975,393,763.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,975,393,763.33/332,006.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,920.93

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