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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,331.02, 458,614.47 and 181,428.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,331.02, 458,614.47 and 181,428.02 is: 250,369.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,331.02 : 458,614.47 = 181,428.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,331.02/458,614.47 = 181,428.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,331.02x = 458,614.47 × 181,428.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,331.02x = 83,205,515,235.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,205,515,235.45/332,331.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,369.39

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