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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,419.77, 458,740.13 and 181,516.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,419.77, 458,740.13 and 181,516.77 is: 250,493.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,419.77 : 458,740.13 = 181,516.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,419.77/458,740.13 = 181,516.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,419.77x = 458,740.13 × 181,516.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,419.77x = 83,269,025,759.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,269,025,759.40/332,419.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,493.60

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