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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,228.28, 458,468.52 and 181,326.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,228.28, 458,468.52 and 181,326.36 is: 250,226.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,228.28 : 458,468.52 = 181,326.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,228.28/458,468.52 = 181,326.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,228.28x = 458,468.52 × 181,326.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,228.28x = 83,132,427,906.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,132,427,906.19/332,228.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,226.83

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