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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,187.21, 461,181.93 and 181,225.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,187.21, 461,181.93 and 181,225.70 is: 250,093.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,187.21 : 461,181.93 = 181,225.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,187.21/461,181.93 = 181,225.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,187.21x = 461,181.93 × 181,225.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,187.21x = 83,578,015,785.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,578,015,785.69/334,187.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,093.40

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