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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,900.34, 459,402.39 and 181,997.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,900.34, 459,402.39 and 181,997.34 is: 251,156.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,900.34 : 459,402.39 = 181,997.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,900.34/459,402.39 = 181,997.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,900.34x = 459,402.39 × 181,997.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,900.34x = 83,610,012,969.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,610,012,969.64/332,900.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,156.29

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