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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,399.28, 458,710.68 and 181,496.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,399.28, 458,710.68 and 181,496.28 is: 250,464.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,399.28 : 458,710.68 = 181,496.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,399.28/458,710.68 = 181,496.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,399.28x = 458,710.68 × 181,496.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,399.28x = 83,254,282,016.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,254,282,016.27/332,399.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,464.69

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