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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,143.84, 461,118 and 181,181.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,143.84, 461,118 and 181,181.76 is: 250,030.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,143.84 : 461,118 = 181,181.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,143.84/461,118 = 181,181.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,143.84x = 461,118 × 181,181.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,143.84x = 83,546,170,807.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,546,170,807.68/334,143.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,030.56

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