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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,680.82, 459,099.45 and 181,777.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,680.82, 459,099.45 and 181,777.82 is: 250,853.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,680.82 : 459,099.45 = 181,777.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,680.82/459,099.45 = 181,777.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,680.82x = 459,099.45 × 181,777.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,680.82x = 83,454,094,888.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,454,094,888.70/332,680.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,853.34

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