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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,117.71, 461,103.44 and 183,214.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,117.71, 461,103.44 and 183,214.71 is: 252,847.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,117.71 : 461,103.44 = 183,214.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,117.71/461,103.44 = 183,214.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,117.71x = 461,103.44 × 183,214.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,117.71x = 84,480,932,123.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,480,932,123.53/334,117.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,847.81

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