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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,878.78, 459,372.72 and 181,975.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,878.78, 459,372.72 and 181,975.78 is: 251,126.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,878.78 : 459,372.72 = 181,975.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,878.78/459,372.72 = 181,975.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,878.78x = 459,372.72 × 181,975.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,878.78x = 83,594,709,032.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,594,709,032.72/332,878.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,126.58

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