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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,667, 459,091.80 and 181,773.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,667, 459,091.80 and 181,773.72 is: 250,853.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,667 : 459,091.80 = 181,773.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,667/459,091.80 = 181,773.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,667x = 459,091.80 × 181,773.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,667x = 83,450,824,307.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,450,824,307.50/332,667
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,853.93

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