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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,012.58, 458,176.41 and 181,108.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,012.58, 458,176.41 and 181,108.50 is: 249,929.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,012.58 : 458,176.41 = 181,108.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,012.58/458,176.41 = 181,108.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,012.58x = 458,176.41 × 181,108.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,012.58x = 82,979,642,350.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,979,642,350.49/332,012.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,929.21

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