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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,498.32, 458,846.94 and 181,595.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,498.32, 458,846.94 and 181,595.32 is: 250,601.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,498.32 : 458,846.94 = 181,595.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,498.32/458,846.94 = 181,595.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,498.32x = 458,846.94 × 181,595.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,498.32x = 83,324,456,900.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,324,456,900.32/332,498.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,601.14

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