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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,320.68, 458,602.40 and 181,417.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,320.68, 458,602.40 and 181,417.68 is: 250,356.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,320.68 : 458,602.40 = 181,417.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,320.68/458,602.40 = 181,417.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,320.68x = 458,602.40 × 181,417.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,320.68x = 83,198,583,450.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,198,583,450.43/332,320.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,356.32

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