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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,424, 458,747.55 and 181,521

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,424, 458,747.55 and 181,521 is: 250,500.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,424 : 458,747.55 = 181,521 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,424/458,747.55 = 181,521/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,424x = 458,747.55 × 181,521
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,424x = 83,272,314,023.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,272,314,023.55/332,424
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,500.31

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