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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,329.52, 458,612.40 and 181,426.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,329.52, 458,612.40 and 181,426.52 is: 250,367.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,329.52 : 458,612.40 = 181,426.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,329.52/458,612.40 = 181,426.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,329.52x = 458,612.40 × 181,426.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,329.52x = 83,204,451,760.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,204,451,760.85/332,329.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,367.32

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