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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,772.98, 459,226.70 and 181,869.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,772.98, 459,226.70 and 181,869.98 is: 250,980.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,772.98 : 459,226.70 = 181,869.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,772.98/459,226.70 = 181,869.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,772.98x = 459,226.70 × 181,869.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,772.98x = 83,519,550,744.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,519,550,744.47/332,772.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,980.57

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