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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,327.56, 458,609.70 and 181,424.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,327.56, 458,609.70 and 181,424.56 is: 250,364.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,327.56 : 458,609.70 = 181,424.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,327.56/458,609.70 = 181,424.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,327.56x = 458,609.70 × 181,424.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,327.56x = 83,203,063,034.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,203,063,034.23/332,327.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,364.62

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