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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,184.67, 458,414.72 and 181,281.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,184.67, 458,414.72 and 181,281.67 is: 250,168.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,184.67 : 458,414.72 = 181,281.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,184.67/458,414.72 = 181,281.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,184.67x = 458,414.72 × 181,281.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,184.67x = 83,102,184,621.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,102,184,621.54/332,184.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,168.63

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