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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,326.17, 458,607.78 and 181,423.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,326.17, 458,607.78 and 181,423.17 is: 250,362.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,326.17 : 458,607.78 = 181,423.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,326.17/458,607.78 = 181,423.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,326.17x = 458,607.78 × 181,423.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,326.17x = 83,202,077,234.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,202,077,234.26/332,326.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,362.70

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