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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,133.16, 458,354.82 and 181,238.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,133.16, 458,354.82 and 181,238.44 is: 250,115.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,133.16 : 458,354.82 = 181,238.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,133.16/458,354.82 = 181,238.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,133.16x = 458,354.82 × 181,238.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,133.16x = 83,071,512,543.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,071,512,543.28/332,133.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,115.08

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