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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,188.92, 458,420.58 and 181,285.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,188.92, 458,420.58 and 181,285.92 is: 250,174.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,188.92 : 458,420.58 = 181,285.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,188.92/458,420.58 = 181,285.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,188.92x = 458,420.58 × 181,285.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,188.92x = 83,105,196,592.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,105,196,592.23/332,188.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,174.50

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