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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,423.52, 458,745.30 and 181,520.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,423.52, 458,745.30 and 181,520.52 is: 250,498.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,423.52 : 458,745.30 = 181,520.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,423.52/458,745.30 = 181,520.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,423.52x = 458,745.30 × 181,520.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,423.52x = 83,271,685,403.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,271,685,403.56/332,423.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,498.78

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