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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,898.24, 459,399.96 and 181,995.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,898.24, 459,399.96 and 181,995.24 is: 251,153.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,898.24 : 459,399.96 = 181,995.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,898.24/459,399.96 = 181,995.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,898.24x = 459,399.96 × 181,995.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,898.24x = 83,608,605,976.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,608,605,976.19/332,898.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,153.64

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