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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,288.73, 458,561.39 and 181,391.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,288.73, 458,561.39 and 181,391.13 is: 250,321.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,288.73 : 458,561.39 = 181,391.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,288.73/458,561.39 = 181,391.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,288.73x = 458,561.39 × 181,391.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,288.73x = 83,178,967,799.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,178,967,799.52/332,288.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,321.36

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