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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,394.63, 458,705.80 and 181,491.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,394.63, 458,705.80 and 181,491.63 is: 250,459.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,394.63 : 458,705.80 = 181,491.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,394.63/458,705.80 = 181,491.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,394.63x = 458,705.80 × 181,491.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,394.63x = 83,251,261,038.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,251,261,038.93/332,394.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,459.11

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