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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,901.34, 459,403.77 and 181,998.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,901.34, 459,403.77 and 181,998.34 is: 251,157.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,901.34 : 459,403.77 = 181,998.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,901.34/459,403.77 = 181,998.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,901.34x = 459,403.77 × 181,998.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,901.34x = 83,610,723,529.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,610,723,529.74/332,901.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,157.67

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