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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,795.52, 459,257.04 and 181,893.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,795.52, 459,257.04 and 181,893.60 is: 251,012.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,795.52 : 459,257.04 = 181,893.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,795.52/459,257.04 = 181,893.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,795.52x = 459,257.04 × 181,893.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,795.52x = 83,535,916,330.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,535,916,330.94/332,795.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,012.74

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