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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,324.56, 458,605.56 and 181,421.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,324.56, 458,605.56 and 181,421.56 is: 250,360.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,324.56 : 458,605.56 = 181,421.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,324.56/458,605.56 = 181,421.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,324.56x = 458,605.56 × 181,421.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,324.56x = 83,200,936,119.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,200,936,119.87/332,324.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,360.48

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