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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,111.88, 458,316.18 and 181,212.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,111.88, 458,316.18 and 181,212.12 is: 250,073.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,111.88 : 458,316.18 = 181,212.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,111.88/458,316.18 = 181,212.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,111.88x = 458,316.18 × 181,212.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,111.88x = 83,052,446,608.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,052,446,608.10/332,111.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,073.70

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