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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,901, 459,405 and 181,998

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,901, 459,405 and 181,998 is: 251,158.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,901 : 459,405 = 181,998 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,901/459,405 = 181,998/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,901x = 459,405 × 181,998
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,901x = 83,610,791,190
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,610,791,190/332,901
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,158.13

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