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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,774.04, 459,228.18 and 181,871.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,774.04, 459,228.18 and 181,871.04 is: 250,982.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,774.04 : 459,228.18 = 181,871.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,774.04/459,228.18 = 181,871.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,774.04x = 459,228.18 × 181,871.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,774.04x = 83,520,306,693.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,520,306,693.91/332,774.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,982.04

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