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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,237.42, 461,245.54 and 181,279.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,237.42, 461,245.54 and 181,279.25 is: 250,164.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,237.42 : 461,245.54 = 181,279.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,237.42/461,245.54 = 181,279.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,237.42x = 461,245.54 × 181,279.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,237.42x = 83,614,244,867.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,614,244,867.19/334,237.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,164.22

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