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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,460, 458,797.32 and 181,557

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,460, 458,797.32 and 181,557 is: 250,550.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,460 : 458,797.32 = 181,557 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,460/458,797.32 = 181,557/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,460x = 458,797.32 × 181,557
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,460x = 83,297,865,027.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,297,865,027.24/332,460
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,550.04

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