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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,750.76, 459,199.44 and 181,847.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,750.76, 459,199.44 and 181,847.76 is: 250,951.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,750.76 : 459,199.44 = 181,847.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,750.76/459,199.44 = 181,847.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,750.76x = 459,199.44 × 181,847.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,750.76x = 83,504,389,557.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,504,389,557.25/332,750.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,951.76

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