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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,275.42, 458,539.96 and 181,372.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,275.42, 458,539.96 and 181,372.42 is: 250,293.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,275.42 : 458,539.96 = 181,372.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,275.42/458,539.96 = 181,372.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,275.42x = 458,539.96 × 181,372.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,275.42x = 83,166,502,211.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,166,502,211.90/332,275.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,293.87

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