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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,187.36, 458,419.14 and 181,284.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,187.36, 458,419.14 and 181,284.36 is: 250,172.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,187.36 : 458,419.14 = 181,284.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,187.36/458,419.14 = 181,284.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,187.36x = 458,419.14 × 181,284.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,187.36x = 83,104,220,406.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,104,220,406.65/332,187.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,172.74

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