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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,498.70, 458,859.20 and 181,595.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,498.70, 458,859.20 and 181,595.70 is: 250,608.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,498.70 : 458,859.20 = 181,595.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,498.70/458,859.20 = 181,595.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,498.70x = 458,859.20 × 181,595.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,498.70x = 83,326,856,717.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,326,856,717.46/332,498.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,608.07

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