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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,262.41, 458,522.78 and 181,359.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,262.41, 458,522.78 and 181,359.41 is: 250,276.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,262.41 : 458,522.78 = 181,359.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,262.41/458,522.78 = 181,359.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,262.41x = 458,522.78 × 181,359.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,262.41x = 83,157,417,652.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,157,417,652.95/332,262.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,276.34

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