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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,502.81, 458,853.15 and 181,599.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,502.81, 458,853.15 and 181,599.81 is: 250,607.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,502.81 : 458,853.15 = 181,599.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,502.81/458,853.15 = 181,599.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,502.81x = 458,853.15 × 181,599.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,502.81x = 83,327,644,857.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,327,644,857.90/332,502.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,607.34

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