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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,133.91, 458,355.86 and 181,239.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,133.91, 458,355.86 and 181,239.19 is: 250,116.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,133.91 : 458,355.86 = 181,239.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,133.91/458,355.86 = 181,239.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,133.91x = 458,355.86 × 181,239.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,133.91x = 83,072,043,891.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,072,043,891.96/332,133.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,116.12

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