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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,058.08, 458,239.14 and 181,154

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,058.08, 458,239.14 and 181,154 is: 249,991.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,058.08 : 458,239.14 = 181,154 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,058.08/458,239.14 = 181,154/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,058.08x = 458,239.14 × 181,154
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,058.08x = 83,011,853,167.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,011,853,167.56/332,058.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,991.97

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