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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,582.31, 458,953.97 and 181,679.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,582.31, 458,953.97 and 181,679.31 is: 250,712.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,582.31 : 458,953.97 = 181,679.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,582.31/458,953.97 = 181,679.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,582.31x = 458,953.97 × 181,679.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,582.31x = 83,382,439,682.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,382,439,682.96/332,582.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,712.19

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