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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,673, 459,088.74 and 181,770

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,673, 459,088.74 and 181,770 is: 250,842.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,673 : 459,088.74 = 181,770 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,673/459,088.74 = 181,770/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,673x = 459,088.74 × 181,770
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,673x = 83,448,560,269.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,448,560,269.80/332,673
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,842.60

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