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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,116.96, 461,102.40 and 183,213.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,116.96, 461,102.40 and 183,213.96 is: 252,846.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,116.96 : 461,102.40 = 183,213.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,116.96/461,102.40 = 183,213.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,116.96x = 461,102.40 × 183,213.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,116.96x = 84,480,396,669.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,480,396,669.50/334,116.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,846.78

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