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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,363.16, 458,658.72 and 181,460.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,363.16, 458,658.72 and 181,460.16 is: 250,413.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,363.16 : 458,658.72 = 181,460.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,363.16/458,658.72 = 181,460.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,363.16x = 458,658.72 × 181,460.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,363.16x = 83,228,284,716.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,228,284,716.60/332,363.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,413.69

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