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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,217.22, 458,453.37 and 181,315.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,217.22, 458,453.37 and 181,315.30 is: 250,211.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,217.22 : 458,453.37 = 181,315.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,217.22/458,453.37 = 181,315.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,217.22x = 458,453.37 × 181,315.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,217.22x = 83,124,610,317.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,124,610,317.56/332,217.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,211.62

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