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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,255.39, 458,512.45 and 181,352.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,255.39, 458,512.45 and 181,352.39 is: 250,266.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,255.39 : 458,512.45 = 181,352.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,255.39/458,512.45 = 181,352.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,255.39x = 458,512.45 × 181,352.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,255.39x = 83,152,325,906.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,152,325,906.31/332,255.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,266.30

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