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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,581.96, 458,963.12 and 181,678.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,581.96, 458,963.12 and 181,678.96 is: 250,716.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,581.96 : 458,963.12 = 181,678.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,581.96/458,963.12 = 181,678.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,581.96x = 458,963.12 × 181,678.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,581.96x = 83,383,942,319.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,383,942,319.96/332,581.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,716.97

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