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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,580.71, 458,961.40 and 181,677.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,580.71, 458,961.40 and 181,677.71 is: 250,715.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,580.71 : 458,961.40 = 181,677.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,580.71/458,961.40 = 181,677.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,580.71x = 458,961.40 × 181,677.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,580.71x = 83,383,053,835.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,383,053,835.59/332,580.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,715.25

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