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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,060.31, 458,241.71 and 181,157.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,060.31, 458,241.71 and 181,157.31 is: 249,996.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,060.31 : 458,241.71 = 181,157.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,060.31/458,241.71 = 181,157.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,060.31x = 458,241.71 × 181,157.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,060.31x = 83,013,834,607.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,013,834,607.61/332,060.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,996.26

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