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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,234.89, 461,242.05 and 181,276.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,234.89, 461,242.05 and 181,276.72 is: 250,160.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,234.89 : 461,242.05 = 181,276.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,234.89/461,242.05 = 181,276.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,234.89x = 461,242.05 × 181,276.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,234.89x = 83,612,444,117.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,612,444,117.18/334,234.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,160.73

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