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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,170, 461,154.60 and 183,267

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,170, 461,154.60 and 183,267 is: 252,908.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,170 : 461,154.60 = 183,267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,170/461,154.60 = 183,267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,170x = 461,154.60 × 183,267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,170x = 84,514,420,078.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,514,420,078.20/334,170
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,908.46

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