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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,217.78, 458,454.03 and 181,315.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,217.78, 458,454.03 and 181,315.86 is: 250,212.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,217.78 : 458,454.03 = 181,315.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,217.78/458,454.03 = 181,315.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,217.78x = 458,454.03 × 181,315.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,217.78x = 83,124,986,719.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,124,986,719.92/332,217.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,212.34

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