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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,766.30, 459,217.63 and 181,863.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,766.30, 459,217.63 and 181,863.30 is: 250,971.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,766.30 : 459,217.63 = 181,863.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,766.30/459,217.63 = 181,863.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,766.30x = 459,217.63 × 181,863.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,766.30x = 83,514,833,609.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,514,833,609.98/332,766.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,971.43

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