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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,861, 459,349.82 and 181,958

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,861, 459,349.82 and 181,958 is: 251,102.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,861 : 459,349.82 = 181,958 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,861/459,349.82 = 181,958/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,861x = 459,349.82 × 181,958
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,861x = 83,582,374,547.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,582,374,547.56/332,861
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,102.94

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