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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,189.17, 458,420.93 and 181,286.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,189.17, 458,420.93 and 181,286.17 is: 250,174.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,189.17 : 458,420.93 = 181,286.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,189.17/458,420.93 = 181,286.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,189.17x = 458,420.93 × 181,286.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,189.17x = 83,105,374,647.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,105,374,647.54/332,189.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,174.85

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