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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,189.92, 458,421.96 and 181,286.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,189.92, 458,421.96 and 181,286.92 is: 250,175.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,189.92 : 458,421.96 = 181,286.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,189.92/458,421.96 = 181,286.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,189.92x = 458,421.96 × 181,286.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,189.92x = 83,105,905,188.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,105,905,188.76/332,189.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,175.88

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