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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,256.40, 458,513.82 and 181,353.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,256.40, 458,513.82 and 181,353.40 is: 250,267.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,256.40 : 458,513.82 = 181,353.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,256.40/458,513.82 = 181,353.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,256.40x = 458,513.82 × 181,353.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,256.40x = 83,153,040,203.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,153,040,203.99/332,256.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,267.69

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