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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,272.42, 458,535.82 and 181,369.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,272.42, 458,535.82 and 181,369.42 is: 250,289.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,272.42 : 458,535.82 = 181,369.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,272.42/458,535.82 = 181,369.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,272.42x = 458,535.82 × 181,369.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,272.42x = 83,164,375,722.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,164,375,722.62/332,272.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,289.73

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