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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,860.25, 459,347.15 and 181,957.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,860.25, 459,347.15 and 181,957.25 is: 251,101.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,860.25 : 459,347.15 = 181,957.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,860.25/459,347.15 = 181,957.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,860.25x = 459,347.15 × 181,957.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,860.25x = 83,581,544,209.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,581,544,209.34/332,860.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,101.01

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