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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,396.88, 458,708.90 and 181,493.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,396.88, 458,708.90 and 181,493.88 is: 250,462.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,396.88 : 458,708.90 = 181,493.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,396.88/458,708.90 = 181,493.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,396.88x = 458,708.90 × 181,493.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,396.88x = 83,252,858,051.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,252,858,051.53/332,396.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,462.21

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