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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,256.39, 458,513.83 and 181,353.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,256.39, 458,513.83 and 181,353.39 is: 250,267.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,256.39 : 458,513.83 = 181,353.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,256.39/458,513.83 = 181,353.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,256.39x = 458,513.83 × 181,353.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,256.39x = 83,153,037,432.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,153,037,432.38/332,256.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,267.68

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