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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,061.31, 458,243.08 and 181,158.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,061.31, 458,243.08 and 181,158.31 is: 249,997.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,061.31 : 458,243.08 = 181,158.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,061.31/458,243.08 = 181,158.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,061.31x = 458,243.08 × 181,158.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,061.31x = 83,014,541,941.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,014,541,941.99/332,061.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,997.63

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