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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,256.83, 458,514.43 and 181,353.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,256.83, 458,514.43 and 181,353.83 is: 250,268.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,256.83 : 458,514.43 = 181,353.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,256.83/458,514.43 = 181,353.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,256.83x = 458,514.43 × 181,353.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,256.83x = 83,153,347,990.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,153,347,990.77/332,256.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,268.29

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