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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,864.75, 459,353.36 and 181,961.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,864.75, 459,353.36 and 181,961.75 is: 251,107.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,864.75 : 459,353.36 = 181,961.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,864.75/459,353.36 = 181,961.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,864.75x = 459,353.36 × 181,961.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,864.75x = 83,584,741,253.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,584,741,253.98/332,864.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,107.22

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