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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,141.16, 458,350.50 and 181,235.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,141.16, 458,350.50 and 181,235.56 is: 250,102.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,141.16 : 458,350.50 = 181,235.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,141.16/458,350.50 = 181,235.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,141.16x = 458,350.50 × 181,235.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,141.16x = 83,069,409,543.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,069,409,543.78/332,141.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,102.73

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