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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,398.08, 458,708.67 and 181,495.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,398.08, 458,708.67 and 181,495.08 is: 250,462.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,398.08 : 458,708.67 = 181,495.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,398.08/458,708.67 = 181,495.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,398.08x = 458,708.67 × 181,495.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,398.08x = 83,253,366,758.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,253,366,758.34/332,398.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,462.84

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