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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,194.72, 458,422.32 and 181,292.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,194.72, 458,422.32 and 181,292.80 is: 250,180.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,194.72 : 458,422.32 = 181,292.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,194.72/458,422.32 = 181,292.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,194.72x = 458,422.32 × 181,292.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,194.72x = 83,108,665,975.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,108,665,975.30/332,194.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,180.57

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