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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,805.24, 459,271.62 and 181,902.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,805.24, 459,271.62 and 181,902.24 is: 251,025.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,805.24 : 459,271.62 = 181,902.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,805.24/459,271.62 = 181,902.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,805.24x = 459,271.62 × 181,902.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,805.24x = 83,542,536,446.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,542,536,446.43/332,805.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,025.30

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