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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,011.08, 458,174.34 and 181,107

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,011.08, 458,174.34 and 181,107 is: 249,927.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,011.08 : 458,174.34 = 181,107 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,011.08/458,174.34 = 181,107/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,011.08x = 458,174.34 × 181,107
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,011.08x = 82,978,580,194.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,978,580,194.38/332,011.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,927.14

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