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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,064.32, 458,247.22 and 181,161.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,064.32, 458,247.22 and 181,161.32 is: 250,001.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,064.32 : 458,247.22 = 181,161.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,064.32/458,247.22 = 181,161.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,064.32x = 458,247.22 × 181,161.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,064.32x = 83,016,671,261.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,016,671,261.53/332,064.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,001.78

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