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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,079.75, 458,269.61 and 181,176.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,079.75, 458,269.61 and 181,176.75 is: 250,023.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,079.75 : 458,269.61 = 181,176.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,079.75/458,269.61 = 181,176.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,079.75x = 458,269.61 × 181,176.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,079.75x = 83,027,797,657.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,027,797,657.68/332,079.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,023.67

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