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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,192.97, 461,189.85 and 181,231.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,192.97, 461,189.85 and 181,231.46 is: 250,101.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,192.97 : 461,189.85 = 181,231.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,192.97/461,189.85 = 181,231.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,192.97x = 461,189.85 × 181,231.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,192.97x = 83,582,109,852.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,582,109,852.68/334,192.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,101.34

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