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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,594.52, 458,979.66 and 181,692.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,594.52, 458,979.66 and 181,692.60 is: 250,735.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,594.52 : 458,979.66 = 181,692.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,594.52/458,979.66 = 181,692.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,594.52x = 458,979.66 × 181,692.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,594.52x = 83,393,207,772.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,393,207,772.52/332,594.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,735.36

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