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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,766.17, 459,217.46 and 181,863.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,766.17, 459,217.46 and 181,863.17 is: 250,971.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,766.17 : 459,217.46 = 181,863.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,766.17/459,217.46 = 181,863.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,766.17x = 459,217.46 × 181,863.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,766.17x = 83,514,742,085.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,514,742,085.63/332,766.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,971.25

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