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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,192.97, 458,419.91 and 181,291.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,192.97, 458,419.91 and 181,291.05 is: 250,178.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,192.97 : 458,419.91 = 181,291.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,192.97/458,419.91 = 181,291.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,192.97x = 458,419.91 × 181,291.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,192.97x = 83,107,425,918.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,107,425,918.35/332,192.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,178.16

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