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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,396.63, 458,708.57 and 181,493.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,396.63, 458,708.57 and 181,493.63 is: 250,461.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,396.63 : 458,708.57 = 181,493.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,396.63/458,708.57 = 181,493.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,396.63x = 458,708.57 × 181,493.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,396.63x = 83,252,680,280.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,252,680,280.40/332,396.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,461.87

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