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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,185.67, 458,416.10 and 181,282.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,185.67, 458,416.10 and 181,282.67 is: 250,170.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,185.67 : 458,416.10 = 181,282.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,185.67/458,416.10 = 181,282.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,185.67x = 458,416.10 × 181,282.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,185.67x = 83,102,894,578.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,102,894,578.99/332,185.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,170.02

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