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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,009.58, 458,172.26 and 181,105.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,009.58, 458,172.26 and 181,105.50 is: 249,925.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,009.58 : 458,172.26 = 181,105.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,009.58/458,172.26 = 181,105.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,009.58x = 458,172.26 × 181,105.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,009.58x = 82,977,516,233.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,977,516,233.43/332,009.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,925.07

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