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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,207.46, 458,443.60 and 181,304.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,207.46, 458,443.60 and 181,304.46 is: 250,198.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,207.46 : 458,443.60 = 181,304.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,207.46/458,443.60 = 181,304.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,207.46x = 458,443.60 × 181,304.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,207.46x = 83,117,868,885.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,117,868,885.19/332,207.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,198.68

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