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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,405.69, 458,719.13 and 181,502.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,405.69, 458,719.13 and 181,502.69 is: 250,473.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,405.69 : 458,719.13 = 181,502.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,405.69/458,719.13 = 181,502.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,405.69x = 458,719.13 × 181,502.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,405.69x = 83,258,754,209.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,258,754,209.62/332,405.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,473.32

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