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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,165, 458,397.42 and 181,271.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,165, 458,397.42 and 181,271.72 is: 250,160.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,165 : 458,397.42 = 181,271.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,165/458,397.42 = 181,271.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,165x = 458,397.42 × 181,271.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,165x = 83,094,488,766.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,094,488,766.96/332,165
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,160.28

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