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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,424.06, 458,744.49 and 181,521.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,424.06, 458,744.49 and 181,521.06 is: 250,498.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,424.06 : 458,744.49 = 181,521.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,424.06/458,744.49 = 181,521.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,424.06x = 458,744.49 × 181,521.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,424.06x = 83,271,786,093.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,271,786,093.96/332,424.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,498.67

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