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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,862, 459,349.56 and 181,960.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,862, 459,349.56 and 181,960.08 is: 251,104.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,862 : 459,349.56 = 181,960.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,862/459,349.56 = 181,960.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,862x = 459,349.56 × 181,960.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,862x = 83,583,282,685.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,583,282,685.56/332,862
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,104.91

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