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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,709, 459,141.66 and 181,809.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,709, 459,141.66 and 181,809.24 is: 250,898.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,709 : 459,141.66 = 181,809.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,709/459,141.66 = 181,809.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,709x = 459,141.66 × 181,809.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,709x = 83,476,196,256.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,476,196,256.94/332,709
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,898.52

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