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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,251.56, 458,505.54 and 181,348.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,251.56, 458,505.54 and 181,348.20 is: 250,259.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,251.56 : 458,505.54 = 181,348.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,251.56/458,505.54 = 181,348.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,251.56x = 458,505.54 × 181,348.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,251.56x = 83,149,154,369.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,149,154,369.03/332,251.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,259.64

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