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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,806.20, 459,272.46 and 181,903.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,806.20, 459,272.46 and 181,903.20 is: 251,026.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,806.20 : 459,272.46 = 181,903.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,806.20/459,272.46 = 181,903.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,806.20x = 459,272.46 × 181,903.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,806.20x = 83,543,130,145.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,543,130,145.87/332,806.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,026.36

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