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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,273.42, 458,537.20 and 181,370.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,273.42, 458,537.20 and 181,370.42 is: 250,291.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,273.42 : 458,537.20 = 181,370.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,273.42/458,537.20 = 181,370.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,273.42x = 458,537.20 × 181,370.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,273.42x = 83,165,084,549.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,165,084,549.62/332,273.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,291.11

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