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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,868.39, 336,653.43 and 183,462.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,868.39, 336,653.43 and 183,462.04 is: 253,264.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,868.39 : 336,653.43 = 183,462.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,868.39/336,653.43 = 183,462.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,868.39x = 336,653.43 × 183,462.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,868.39x = 61,763,125,040.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,763,125,040.80/243,868.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,264.17

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