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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,186.17, 458,416.79 and 181,283.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,186.17, 458,416.79 and 181,283.17 is: 250,170.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,186.17 : 458,416.79 = 181,283.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,186.17/458,416.79 = 181,283.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,186.17x = 458,416.79 × 181,283.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,186.17x = 83,103,248,872.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,103,248,872.42/332,186.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,170.71

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