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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,706, 459,137.52 and 181,806.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,706, 459,137.52 and 181,806.24 is: 250,894.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,706 : 459,137.52 = 181,806.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,706/459,137.52 = 181,806.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,706x = 459,137.52 × 181,806.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,706x = 83,474,066,154.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,474,066,154.12/332,706
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,894.38

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