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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,512.40, 458,878.04 and 181,609.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,512.40, 458,878.04 and 181,609.40 is: 250,626.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,512.40 : 458,878.04 = 181,609.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,512.40/458,878.04 = 181,609.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,512.40x = 458,878.04 × 181,609.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,512.40x = 83,336,565,517.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,336,565,517.58/332,512.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,626.94

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