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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,121.88, 458,329.98 and 181,222.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,121.88, 458,329.98 and 181,222.12 is: 250,087.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,121.88 : 458,329.98 = 181,222.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,121.88/458,329.98 = 181,222.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,121.88x = 458,329.98 × 181,222.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,121.88x = 83,059,530,635.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,059,530,635.16/332,121.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,087.50

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