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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,317.98, 458,591.67 and 181,417.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,317.98, 458,591.67 and 181,417.50 is: 250,352.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,317.98 : 458,591.67 = 181,417.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,317.98/458,591.67 = 181,417.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,317.98x = 458,591.67 × 181,417.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,317.98x = 83,196,554,292.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,196,554,292.23/332,317.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,352.25

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