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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,865.56, 336,649.55 and 183,459.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,865.56, 336,649.55 and 183,459.26 is: 253,260.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,865.56 : 336,649.55 = 183,459.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,865.56/336,649.55 = 183,459.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,865.56x = 336,649.55 × 183,459.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,865.56x = 61,761,474,721.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,761,474,721.79/243,865.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,260.34

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