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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,095, 461,051.13 and 183,195.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,095, 461,051.13 and 183,195.24 is: 252,809.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,095 : 461,051.13 = 183,195.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,095/461,051.13 = 183,195.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,095x = 461,051.13 × 183,195.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,095x = 84,462,372,412.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,462,372,412.62/334,095
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,809.45

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