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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,236.32, 458,479.52 and 181,334.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,236.32, 458,479.52 and 181,334.40 is: 250,237.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,236.32 : 458,479.52 = 181,334.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,236.32/458,479.52 = 181,334.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,236.32x = 458,479.52 × 181,334.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,236.32x = 83,138,108,671.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,138,108,671.49/332,236.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,237.87

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