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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,212.72, 458,447.16 and 181,310.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,212.72, 458,447.16 and 181,310.80 is: 250,205.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,212.72 : 458,447.16 = 181,310.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,212.72/458,447.16 = 181,310.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,212.72x = 458,447.16 × 181,310.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,212.72x = 83,121,421,337.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,121,421,337.33/332,212.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,205.41

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