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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,195.97, 458,424.05 and 181,294.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,195.97, 458,424.05 and 181,294.05 is: 250,182.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,195.97 : 458,424.05 = 181,294.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,195.97/458,424.05 = 181,294.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,195.97x = 458,424.05 × 181,294.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,195.97x = 83,109,551,735.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,109,551,735.43/332,195.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,182.30

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