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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,187.42, 458,418.51 and 181,284.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,187.42, 458,418.51 and 181,284.42 is: 250,172.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,187.42 : 458,418.51 = 181,284.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,187.42/458,418.51 = 181,284.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,187.42x = 458,418.51 × 181,284.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,187.42x = 83,104,133,702.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,104,133,702.61/332,187.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,172.43

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