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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,893.76, 459,393.36 and 181,990.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,893.76, 459,393.36 and 181,990.76 is: 251,147.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,893.76 : 459,393.36 = 181,990.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,893.76/459,393.36 = 181,990.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,893.76x = 459,393.36 × 181,990.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,893.76x = 83,605,346,725.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,605,346,725.35/332,893.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,147.23

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