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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,860, 459,348.44 and 181,957

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,860, 459,348.44 and 181,957 is: 251,101.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,860 : 459,348.44 = 181,957 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,860/459,348.44 = 181,957/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,860x = 459,348.44 × 181,957
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,860x = 83,581,664,097.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,581,664,097.08/332,860
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,101.56

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