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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,683.83, 459,103.59 and 181,780.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,683.83, 459,103.59 and 181,780.83 is: 250,857.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,683.83 : 459,103.59 = 181,780.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,683.83/459,103.59 = 181,780.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,683.83x = 459,103.59 × 181,780.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,683.83x = 83,456,231,646.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,456,231,646.18/332,683.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,857.49

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