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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,877.78, 459,371.34 and 181,974.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,877.78, 459,371.34 and 181,974.78 is: 251,125.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,877.78 : 459,371.34 = 181,974.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,877.78/459,371.34 = 181,974.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,877.78x = 459,371.34 × 181,974.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,877.78x = 83,593,998,534.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,593,998,534.81/332,877.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,125.20

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