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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,354.88, 458,647.40 and 181,451.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,354.88, 458,647.40 and 181,451.88 is: 250,402.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,354.88 : 458,647.40 = 181,451.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,354.88/458,647.40 = 181,451.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,354.88x = 458,647.40 × 181,451.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,354.88x = 83,222,432,079.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,222,432,079.85/332,354.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,402.32

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