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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,293.48, 458,557.86 and 181,393

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,293.48, 458,557.86 and 181,393 is: 250,318.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,293.48 : 458,557.86 = 181,393 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,293.48/458,557.86 = 181,393/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,293.48x = 458,557.86 × 181,393
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,293.48x = 83,179,185,898.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,179,185,898.98/332,293.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,318.44

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