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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,194.47, 458,421.98 and 181,292.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,194.47, 458,421.98 and 181,292.55 is: 250,180.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,194.47 : 458,421.98 = 181,292.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,194.47/458,421.98 = 181,292.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,194.47x = 458,421.98 × 181,292.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,194.47x = 83,108,488,823.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,108,488,823.79/332,194.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,180.23

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