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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,185.42, 458,415.76 and 181,282.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,185.42, 458,415.76 and 181,282.42 is: 250,169.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,185.42 : 458,415.76 = 181,282.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,185.42/458,415.76 = 181,282.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,185.42x = 458,415.76 × 181,282.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,185.42x = 83,102,717,432.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,102,717,432.53/332,185.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,169.67

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