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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,015.42, 458,180.74 and 181,112.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,015.42, 458,180.74 and 181,112.42 is: 249,934.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,015.42 : 458,180.74 = 181,112.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,015.42/458,180.74 = 181,112.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,015.42x = 458,180.74 × 181,112.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,015.42x = 82,982,222,618.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,982,222,618.79/332,015.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,934.85

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