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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,269.43, 458,531.69 and 181,366.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,269.43, 458,531.69 and 181,366.43 is: 250,285.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,269.43 : 458,531.69 = 181,366.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,269.43/458,531.69 = 181,366.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,269.43x = 458,531.69 × 181,366.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,269.43x = 83,162,252,457.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,162,252,457.68/332,269.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,285.60

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