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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,189.46, 461,183.73 and 183,287.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,189.46, 461,183.73 and 183,287.54 is: 252,938.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,189.46 : 461,183.73 = 183,287.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,189.46/461,183.73 = 183,287.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,189.46x = 461,183.73 × 183,287.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,189.46x = 84,529,231,359.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,529,231,359.72/334,189.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,938.05

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