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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,438.76, 458,763.84 and 181,535.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,438.76, 458,763.84 and 181,535.76 is: 250,518.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,438.76 : 458,763.84 = 181,535.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,438.76/458,763.84 = 181,535.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,438.76x = 458,763.84 × 181,535.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,438.76x = 83,282,042,354.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,282,042,354.92/332,438.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,518.45

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