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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,884.13, 459,381.71 and 181,981.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,884.13, 459,381.71 and 181,981.13 is: 251,134.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,884.13 : 459,381.71 = 181,981.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,884.13/459,381.71 = 181,981.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,884.13x = 459,381.71 × 181,981.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,884.13x = 83,598,800,845.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,598,800,845.18/332,884.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,134.84

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