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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,362.44, 458,657.70 and 181,459.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,362.44, 458,657.70 and 181,459.44 is: 250,412.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,362.44 : 458,657.70 = 181,459.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,362.44/458,657.70 = 181,459.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,362.44x = 458,657.70 × 181,459.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,362.44x = 83,227,769,393.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,227,769,393.69/332,362.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,412.68

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