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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,324.75, 458,608.16 and 181,421.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,324.75, 458,608.16 and 181,421.75 is: 250,362.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,324.75 : 458,608.16 = 181,421.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,324.75/458,608.16 = 181,421.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,324.75x = 458,608.16 × 181,421.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,324.75x = 83,201,494,951.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,201,494,951.48/332,324.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,362.02

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