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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,092, 461,046.99 and 183,192.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,092, 461,046.99 and 183,192.24 is: 252,805.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,092 : 461,046.99 = 183,192.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,092/461,046.99 = 183,192.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,092x = 461,046.99 × 183,192.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,092x = 84,460,230,843.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,460,230,843.36/334,092
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,805.31

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