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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,569.44, 458,928.72 and 181,637.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,569.44, 458,928.72 and 181,637.28 is: 250,650.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,569.44 : 458,928.72 = 181,637.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,569.44/458,928.72 = 181,637.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,569.44x = 458,928.72 × 181,637.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,569.44x = 83,358,564,414.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,358,564,414.68/332,569.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,650.10

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