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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,573.13, 458,952.35 and 181,673.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,573.13, 458,952.35 and 181,673.37 is: 250,710.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,573.13 : 458,952.35 = 181,673.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,573.13/458,952.35 = 181,673.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,573.13x = 458,952.35 × 181,673.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,573.13x = 83,379,419,185.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,379,419,185.55/332,573.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,710.03

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