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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,133.41, 458,355.17 and 181,238.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,133.41, 458,355.17 and 181,238.69 is: 250,115.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,133.41 : 458,355.17 = 181,238.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,133.41/458,355.17 = 181,238.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,133.41x = 458,355.17 × 181,238.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,133.41x = 83,071,689,659.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,071,689,659.33/332,133.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,115.43

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