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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,694, 459,129.06 and 181,800.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,694, 459,129.06 and 181,800.72 is: 250,891.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,694 : 459,129.06 = 181,800.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,694/459,129.06 = 181,800.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,694x = 459,129.06 × 181,800.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,694x = 83,469,993,680.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,469,993,680.92/332,694
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,891.19

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