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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,863.41, 459,350.87 and 181,960.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,863.41, 459,350.87 and 181,960.41 is: 251,105.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,863.41 : 459,350.87 = 181,960.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,863.41/459,350.87 = 181,960.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,863.41x = 459,350.87 × 181,960.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,863.41x = 83,583,670,797.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,583,670,797.20/332,863.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,105.02

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