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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,884.92, 459,381.42 and 181,981.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,884.92, 459,381.42 and 181,981.92 is: 251,135.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,884.92 : 459,381.42 = 181,981.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,884.92/459,381.42 = 181,981.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,884.92x = 459,381.42 × 181,981.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,884.92x = 83,599,112,823.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,599,112,823.93/332,884.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,135.18

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