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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,235.89, 461,243.43 and 181,277.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,235.89, 461,243.43 and 181,277.72 is: 250,162.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,235.89 : 461,243.43 = 181,277.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,235.89/461,243.43 = 181,277.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,235.89x = 461,243.43 × 181,277.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,235.89x = 83,613,157,355.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,613,157,355.38/334,235.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,162.12

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