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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,195.72, 458,423.70 and 181,293.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,195.72, 458,423.70 and 181,293.80 is: 250,181.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,195.72 : 458,423.70 = 181,293.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,195.72/458,423.70 = 181,293.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,195.72x = 458,423.70 × 181,293.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,195.72x = 83,109,374,583.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,109,374,583.06/332,195.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,181.95

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