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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,859, 459,347.06 and 181,956

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,859, 459,347.06 and 181,956 is: 251,100.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,859 : 459,347.06 = 181,956 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,859/459,347.06 = 181,956/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,859x = 459,347.06 × 181,956
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,859x = 83,580,953,649.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,580,953,649.36/332,859
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,100.18

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