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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,020.08, 458,186.76 and 181,116

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,020.08, 458,186.76 and 181,116 is: 249,939.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,020.08 : 458,186.76 = 181,116 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,020.08/458,186.76 = 181,116/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,020.08x = 458,186.76 × 181,116
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,020.08x = 82,984,953,224.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,984,953,224.16/332,020.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,939.56

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