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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,237.14, 461,269.17 and 183,334.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,237.14, 461,269.17 and 183,334.14 is: 253,013.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,237.14 : 461,269.17 = 183,334.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,237.14/461,269.17 = 183,334.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,237.14x = 461,269.17 × 183,334.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,237.14x = 84,566,386,590.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,566,386,590.46/334,237.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,013.13

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