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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,863, 459,352.58 and 181,960

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,863, 459,352.58 and 181,960 is: 251,105.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,863 : 459,352.58 = 181,960 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,863/459,352.58 = 181,960/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,863x = 459,352.58 × 181,960
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,863x = 83,583,795,456.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,583,795,456.80/332,863
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,105.70

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