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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,066.34, 458,250 and 181,163.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,066.34, 458,250 and 181,163.34 is: 250,004.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,066.34 : 458,250 = 181,163.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,066.34/458,250 = 181,163.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,066.34x = 458,250 × 181,163.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,066.34x = 83,018,100,555
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,018,100,555/332,066.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,004.56

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