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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,326.51, 458,608.26 and 181,423.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,326.51, 458,608.26 and 181,423.51 is: 250,363.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,326.51 : 458,608.26 = 181,423.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,326.51/458,608.26 = 181,423.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,326.51x = 458,608.26 × 181,423.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,326.51x = 83,202,320,826.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,202,320,826.92/332,326.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,363.17

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