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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,408.13, 458,724.45 and 181,505.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,408.13, 458,724.45 and 181,505.13 is: 250,477.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,408.13 : 458,724.45 = 181,505.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,408.13/458,724.45 = 181,505.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,408.13x = 458,724.45 × 181,505.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,408.13x = 83,260,840,931.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,260,840,931.43/332,408.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,477.75

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