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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,013.58, 458,177.79 and 181,109.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,013.58, 458,177.79 and 181,109.50 is: 249,930.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,013.58 : 458,177.79 = 181,109.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,013.58/458,177.79 = 181,109.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,013.58x = 458,177.79 × 181,109.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,013.58x = 82,980,350,458.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,980,350,458.01/332,013.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,930.59

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