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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,292.48, 458,556.48 and 181,392

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,292.48, 458,556.48 and 181,392 is: 250,317.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,292.48 : 458,556.48 = 181,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,292.48/458,556.48 = 181,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,292.48x = 458,556.48 × 181,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,292.48x = 83,178,477,020.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,178,477,020.16/332,292.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,317.06

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