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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,872.75, 459,364.41 and 181,969.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,872.75, 459,364.41 and 181,969.75 is: 251,118.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,872.75 : 459,364.41 = 181,969.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,872.75/459,364.41 = 181,969.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,872.75x = 459,364.41 × 181,969.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,872.75x = 83,590,426,846.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,590,426,846.60/332,872.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,118.26

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