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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,867.72, 459,357.48 and 181,964.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,867.72, 459,357.48 and 181,964.72 is: 251,111.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,867.72 : 459,357.48 = 181,964.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,867.72/459,357.48 = 181,964.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,867.72x = 459,357.48 × 181,964.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,867.72x = 83,586,855,228.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,586,855,228.11/332,867.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,111.33

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