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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,356.38, 458,649.99 and 181,452.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,356.38, 458,649.99 and 181,452.30 is: 250,403.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,356.38 : 458,649.99 = 181,452.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,356.38/458,649.99 = 181,452.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,356.38x = 458,649.99 × 181,452.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,356.38x = 83,223,095,580.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,223,095,580.48/332,356.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,403.18

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