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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,425.52, 458,748.06 and 181,522.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,425.52, 458,748.06 and 181,522.52 is: 250,501.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,425.52 : 458,748.06 = 181,522.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,425.52/458,748.06 = 181,522.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,425.52x = 458,748.06 × 181,522.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,425.52x = 83,273,103,896.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,273,103,896.31/332,425.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,501.54

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