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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,048.96, 458,226.88 and 181,145.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,048.96, 458,226.88 and 181,145.92 is: 249,981.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,048.96 : 458,226.88 = 181,145.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,048.96/458,226.88 = 181,145.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,048.96x = 458,226.88 × 181,145.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,048.96x = 83,005,929,746.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,005,929,746.33/332,048.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,981.00

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