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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,295.96, 458,569.98 and 181,394.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,295.96, 458,569.98 and 181,394.04 is: 250,324.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,295.96 : 458,569.98 = 181,394.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,295.96/458,569.98 = 181,394.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,295.96x = 458,569.98 × 181,394.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,295.96x = 83,181,861,294.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,181,861,294.92/332,295.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,324.62

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