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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,577.88, 458,958.08 and 181,674.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,577.88, 458,958.08 and 181,674.88 is: 250,711.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,577.88 : 458,958.08 = 181,674.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,577.88/458,958.08 = 181,674.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,577.88x = 458,958.08 × 181,674.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,577.88x = 83,381,154,109.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,381,154,109.03/332,577.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,711.67

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