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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,223.60, 461,228.78 and 181,261.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,223.60, 461,228.78 and 181,261.74 is: 250,141.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,223.60 : 461,228.78 = 181,261.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,223.60/461,228.78 = 181,261.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,223.60x = 461,228.78 × 181,261.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,223.60x = 83,603,131,654.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,603,131,654.03/334,223.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,141.32

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