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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,016.92, 458,182.81 and 181,113.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,016.92, 458,182.81 and 181,113.92 is: 249,936.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,016.92 : 458,182.81 = 181,113.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,016.92/458,182.81 = 181,113.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,016.92x = 458,182.81 × 181,113.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,016.92x = 82,983,284,795.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,983,284,795.72/332,016.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,936.92

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