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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,512.90, 458,878.73 and 181,609.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,512.90, 458,878.73 and 181,609.90 is: 250,627.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,512.90 : 458,878.73 = 181,609.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,512.90/458,878.73 = 181,609.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,512.90x = 458,878.73 × 181,609.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,512.90x = 83,336,920,267.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,336,920,267.43/332,512.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,627.63

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