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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,305.52, 458,589.48 and 181,403.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,305.52, 458,589.48 and 181,403.60 is: 250,341.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,305.52 : 458,589.48 = 181,403.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,305.52/458,589.48 = 181,403.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,305.52x = 458,589.48 × 181,403.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,305.52x = 83,189,782,594.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,189,782,594.13/332,305.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,341.26

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