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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,526, 458,885.88 and 181,623.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,526, 458,885.88 and 181,623.36 is: 250,640.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,526 : 458,885.88 = 181,623.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,526/458,885.88 = 181,623.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,526x = 458,885.88 × 181,623.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,526x = 83,344,395,382.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,344,395,382.16/332,526
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,640.24

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