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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,866.31, 336,650.57 and 183,460.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,866.31, 336,650.57 and 183,460.01 is: 253,261.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,866.31 : 336,650.57 = 183,460.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,866.31/336,650.57 = 183,460.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,866.31x = 336,650.57 × 183,460.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,866.31x = 61,761,914,338.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,761,914,338.15/243,866.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,261.36

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