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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,063.32, 458,245.84 and 181,160.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,063.32, 458,245.84 and 181,160.32 is: 250,000.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,063.32 : 458,245.84 = 181,160.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,063.32/458,245.84 = 181,160.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,063.32x = 458,245.84 × 181,160.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,063.32x = 83,015,963,013.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,015,963,013.07/332,063.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,000.40

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