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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,061.75, 458,244.77 and 181,158.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,061.75, 458,244.77 and 181,158.75 is: 249,998.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,061.75 : 458,244.77 = 181,158.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,061.75/458,244.77 = 181,158.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,061.75x = 458,244.77 × 181,158.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,061.75x = 83,015,048,821.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,015,048,821.44/332,061.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,998.83

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