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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,215.72, 458,451.30 and 181,313.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,215.72, 458,451.30 and 181,313.80 is: 250,209.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,215.72 : 458,451.30 = 181,313.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,215.72/458,451.30 = 181,313.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,215.72x = 458,451.30 × 181,313.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,215.72x = 83,123,547,317.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,123,547,317.94/332,215.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,209.55

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