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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,246.84, 458,505.42 and 181,340.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,246.84, 458,505.42 and 181,340.60 is: 250,252.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,246.84 : 458,505.42 = 181,340.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,246.84/458,505.42 = 181,340.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,246.84x = 458,505.42 × 181,340.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,246.84x = 83,145,647,966.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,145,647,966.05/332,246.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,252.64

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