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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,287.20, 458,552.88 and 181,384.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,287.20, 458,552.88 and 181,384.20 is: 250,308.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,287.20 : 458,552.88 = 181,384.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,287.20/458,552.88 = 181,384.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,287.20x = 458,552.88 × 181,384.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,287.20x = 83,174,247,296.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,174,247,296.50/332,287.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,308.31

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