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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,569.56, 458,945.28 and 181,666.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,569.56, 458,945.28 and 181,666.56 is: 250,699.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,569.56 : 458,945.28 = 181,666.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,569.56/458,945.28 = 181,666.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,569.56x = 458,945.28 × 181,666.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,569.56x = 83,375,010,245.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,375,010,245.84/332,569.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,699.46

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