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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,902.72, 459,405.78 and 181,999.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,902.72, 459,405.78 and 181,999.72 is: 251,159.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,902.72 : 459,405.78 = 181,999.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,902.72/459,405.78 = 181,999.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,902.72x = 459,405.78 × 181,999.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,902.72x = 83,611,723,326.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,611,723,326.38/332,902.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,159.63

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