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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,593.77, 458,978.63 and 181,691.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,593.77, 458,978.63 and 181,691.85 is: 250,734.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,593.77 : 458,978.63 = 181,691.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,593.77/458,978.63 = 181,691.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,593.77x = 458,978.63 × 181,691.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,593.77x = 83,392,675,486.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,392,675,486.71/332,593.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,734.33

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