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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,863.31, 336,646.43 and 183,457.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,863.31, 336,646.43 and 183,457.00 is: 253,257.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,863.31 : 336,646.43 = 183,457.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,863.31/336,646.43 = 183,457.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,863.31x = 336,646.43 × 183,457.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,863.31x = 61,760,144,300.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,760,144,300.00/243,863.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,257.22

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