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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,865.72, 459,354.72 and 181,962.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,865.72, 459,354.72 and 181,962.72 is: 251,108.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,865.72 : 459,354.72 = 181,962.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,865.72/459,354.72 = 181,962.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,865.72x = 459,354.72 × 181,962.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,865.72x = 83,585,434,296.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,585,434,296.04/332,865.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,108.57

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