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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,271.42, 458,534.44 and 181,368.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,271.42, 458,534.44 and 181,368.42 is: 250,288.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,271.42 : 458,534.44 = 181,368.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,271.42/458,534.44 = 181,368.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,271.42x = 458,534.44 × 181,368.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,271.42x = 83,163,666,898.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,163,666,898.38/332,271.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,288.35

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