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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,625.08, 459,021.60 and 181,723.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,625.08, 459,021.60 and 181,723.16 is: 250,777.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,625.08 : 459,021.60 = 181,723.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,625.08/459,021.60 = 181,723.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,625.08x = 459,021.60 × 181,723.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,625.08x = 83,414,855,660.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,414,855,660.26/332,625.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,777.41

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