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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,834.63, 459,311.78 and 181,931.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,834.63, 459,311.78 and 181,931.63 is: 251,065.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,834.63 : 459,311.78 = 181,931.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,834.63/459,311.78 = 181,931.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,834.63x = 459,311.78 × 181,931.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,834.63x = 83,563,338,971.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,563,338,971.87/332,834.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,065.64

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