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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,164, 458,396.04 and 181,270.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,164, 458,396.04 and 181,270.72 is: 250,158.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,164 : 458,396.04 = 181,270.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,164/458,396.04 = 181,270.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,164x = 458,396.04 × 181,270.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,164x = 83,093,780,215.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,093,780,215.95/332,164
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,158.90

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