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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,499.81, 458,849.01 and 181,596.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,499.81, 458,849.01 and 181,596.81 is: 250,603.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,499.81 : 458,849.01 = 181,596.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,499.81/458,849.01 = 181,596.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,499.81x = 458,849.01 × 181,596.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,499.81x = 83,325,516,487.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,325,516,487.66/332,499.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,603.20

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