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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,033.02, 460,994.58 and 183,159.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,033.02, 460,994.58 and 183,159.18 is: 252,775.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,033.02 : 460,994.58 = 183,159.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,033.02/460,994.58 = 183,159.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,033.02x = 460,994.58 × 183,159.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,033.02x = 84,435,389,257.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,435,389,257.24/334,033.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,775.58

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