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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,192.50, 461,207.52 and 183,289.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,192.50, 461,207.52 and 183,289.50 is: 252,951.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,192.50 : 461,207.52 = 183,289.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,192.50/461,207.52 = 183,289.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,192.50x = 461,207.52 × 183,289.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,192.50x = 84,534,495,737.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,534,495,737.04/334,192.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,951.50

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