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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,514, 458,871.75 and 181,611

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,514, 458,871.75 and 181,611 is: 250,624.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,514 : 458,871.75 = 181,611 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,514/458,871.75 = 181,611/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,514x = 458,871.75 × 181,611
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,514x = 83,336,157,389.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,336,157,389.25/332,514
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,624.51

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