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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,076.24, 458,261.64 and 181,170

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,076.24, 458,261.64 and 181,170 is: 250,012.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,076.24 : 458,261.64 = 181,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,076.24/458,261.64 = 181,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,076.24x = 458,261.64 × 181,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,076.24x = 83,023,261,318.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,023,261,318.80/332,076.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,012.65

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