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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,186.42, 458,417.14 and 181,283.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,186.42, 458,417.14 and 181,283.42 is: 250,171.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,186.42 : 458,417.14 = 181,283.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,186.42/458,417.14 = 181,283.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,186.42x = 458,417.14 × 181,283.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,186.42x = 83,103,426,019.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,103,426,019.40/332,186.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,171.05

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