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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,359.41, 458,653.59 and 181,456.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,359.41, 458,653.59 and 181,456.41 is: 250,408.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,359.41 : 458,653.59 = 181,456.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,359.41/458,653.59 = 181,456.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,359.41x = 458,653.59 × 181,456.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,359.41x = 83,225,633,875.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,225,633,875.01/332,359.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,408.54

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