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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,333, 458,617.19 and 181,430

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,333, 458,617.19 and 181,430 is: 250,372.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,333 : 458,617.19 = 181,430 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,333/458,617.19 = 181,430/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,333x = 458,617.19 × 181,430
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,333x = 83,206,916,781.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,206,916,781.70/332,333
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,372.12

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