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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,765.72, 459,216.69 and 181,862.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,765.72, 459,216.69 and 181,862.72 is: 250,970.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,765.72 : 459,216.69 = 181,862.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,765.72/459,216.69 = 181,862.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,765.72x = 459,216.69 × 181,862.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,765.72x = 83,514,396,079.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,514,396,079.77/332,765.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,970.55

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