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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,462.72, 458,792.16 and 181,560.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,462.72, 458,792.16 and 181,560.80 is: 250,550.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,462.72 : 458,792.16 = 181,560.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,462.72/458,792.16 = 181,560.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,462.72x = 458,792.16 × 181,560.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,462.72x = 83,298,671,603.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,298,671,603.33/332,462.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,550.41

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