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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,772.04, 459,224.40 and 181,869.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,772.04, 459,224.40 and 181,869.04 is: 250,978.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,772.04 : 459,224.40 = 181,869.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,772.04/459,224.40 = 181,869.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,772.04x = 459,224.40 × 181,869.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,772.04x = 83,518,700,772.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,518,700,772.58/332,772.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,978.72

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