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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,262, 458,531.28 and 181,368.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,262, 458,531.28 and 181,368.72 is: 250,294.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,262 : 458,531.28 = 181,368.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,262/458,531.28 = 181,368.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,262x = 458,531.28 × 181,368.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,262x = 83,163,231,333.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,163,231,333.56/332,262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,294.14

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