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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,016.58, 458,181.92 and 181,112.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,016.58, 458,181.92 and 181,112.50 is: 249,934.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,016.58 : 458,181.92 = 181,112.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,016.58/458,181.92 = 181,112.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,016.58x = 458,181.92 × 181,112.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,016.58x = 82,982,472,986
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,982,472,986/332,016.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,934.73

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