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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,159.28, 458,381.07 and 181,256.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,159.28, 458,381.07 and 181,256.28 is: 250,134.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,159.28 : 458,381.07 = 181,256.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,159.28/458,381.07 = 181,256.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,159.28x = 458,381.07 × 181,256.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,159.28x = 83,084,447,570.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,084,447,570.62/332,159.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,134.36

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