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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,254.39, 458,511.06 and 181,351.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,254.39, 458,511.06 and 181,351.39 is: 250,264.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,254.39 : 458,511.06 = 181,351.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,254.39/458,511.06 = 181,351.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,254.39x = 458,511.06 × 181,351.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,254.39x = 83,151,618,061.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,151,618,061.37/332,254.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,264.92

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