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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,185.68, 458,416.12 and 181,282.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,185.68, 458,416.12 and 181,282.68 is: 250,170.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,185.68 : 458,416.12 = 181,282.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,185.68/458,416.12 = 181,282.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,185.68x = 458,416.12 × 181,282.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,185.68x = 83,102,904,219.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,102,904,219.72/332,185.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,170.04

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