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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,258.77, 458,517.11 and 181,355.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,258.77, 458,517.11 and 181,355.77 is: 250,270.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,258.77 : 458,517.11 = 181,355.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,258.77/458,517.11 = 181,355.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,258.77x = 458,517.11 × 181,355.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,258.77x = 83,154,723,208.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,154,723,208.59/332,258.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,270.96

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