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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,256.90, 458,514.51 and 181,353.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,256.90, 458,514.51 and 181,353.90 is: 250,268.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,256.90 : 458,514.51 = 181,353.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,256.90/458,514.51 = 181,353.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,256.90x = 458,514.51 × 181,353.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,256.90x = 83,153,394,595.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,153,394,595.09/332,256.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,268.38

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