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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,868.72, 459,358.86 and 181,965.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,868.72, 459,358.86 and 181,965.72 is: 251,112.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,868.72 : 459,358.86 = 181,965.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,868.72/459,358.86 = 181,965.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,868.72x = 459,358.86 × 181,965.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,868.72x = 83,587,565,698.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,587,565,698.28/332,868.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,112.71

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