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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,219.19, 461,222.72 and 181,257.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,219.19, 461,222.72 and 181,257.36 is: 250,135.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,219.19 : 461,222.72 = 181,257.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,219.19/461,222.72 = 181,257.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,219.19x = 461,222.72 × 181,257.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,219.19x = 83,600,011,692.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,600,011,692.93/334,219.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,135.29

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