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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,537.69, 458,902.63 and 181,634.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,537.69, 458,902.63 and 181,634.69 is: 250,656.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,537.69 : 458,902.63 = 181,634.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,537.69/458,902.63 = 181,634.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,537.69x = 458,902.63 × 181,634.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,537.69x = 83,352,636,940.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,352,636,940.23/332,537.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,656.21

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