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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,774.72, 459,222.36 and 181,872.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,774.72, 459,222.36 and 181,872.80 is: 250,980.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,774.72 : 459,222.36 = 181,872.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,774.72/459,222.36 = 181,872.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,774.72x = 459,222.36 × 181,872.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,774.72x = 83,520,056,435.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,520,056,435.81/332,774.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,980.77

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