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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,643.13, 459,048.96 and 181,743.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,643.13, 459,048.96 and 181,743.37 is: 250,806.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,643.13 : 459,048.96 = 181,743.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,643.13/459,048.96 = 181,743.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,643.13x = 459,048.96 × 181,743.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,643.13x = 83,429,104,985.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,429,104,985.40/332,643.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,806.64

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