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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,127.85, 461,102.42 and 181,171.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,127.85, 461,102.42 and 181,171.20 is: 250,019.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,127.85 : 461,102.42 = 181,171.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,127.85/461,102.42 = 181,171.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,127.85x = 461,102.42 × 181,171.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,127.85x = 83,538,477,848.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,538,477,848.45/334,127.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,019.50

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