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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,062.32, 458,244.46 and 181,159.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,062.32, 458,244.46 and 181,159.32 is: 249,999.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,062.32 : 458,244.46 = 181,159.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,062.32/458,244.46 = 181,159.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,062.32x = 458,244.46 × 181,159.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,062.32x = 83,015,254,767.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,015,254,767.37/332,062.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,999.02

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