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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,057.58, 458,238.45 and 181,153.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,057.58, 458,238.45 and 181,153.50 is: 249,991.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,057.58 : 458,238.45 = 181,153.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,057.58/458,238.45 = 181,153.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,057.58x = 458,238.45 × 181,153.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,057.58x = 83,011,499,052.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,011,499,052.08/332,057.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,991.28

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