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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,281.44, 458,548.23 and 181,378.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,281.44, 458,548.23 and 181,378.44 is: 250,302.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,281.44 : 458,548.23 = 181,378.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,281.44/458,548.23 = 181,378.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,281.44x = 458,548.23 × 181,378.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,281.44x = 83,170,762,622.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,170,762,622.16/332,281.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,302.16

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