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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,243.64, 458,495.64 and 181,340.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,243.64, 458,495.64 and 181,340.64 is: 250,249.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,243.64 : 458,495.64 = 181,340.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,243.64/458,495.64 = 181,340.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,243.64x = 458,495.64 × 181,340.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,243.64x = 83,143,892,794.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,143,892,794.81/332,243.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,249.76

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