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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,117.12, 458,327.36 and 181,215.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,117.12, 458,327.36 and 181,215.36 is: 250,080.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,117.12 : 458,327.36 = 181,215.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,117.12/458,327.36 = 181,215.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,117.12x = 458,327.36 × 181,215.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,117.12x = 83,055,957,540.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,055,957,540.25/332,117.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,080.33

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