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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,237.64, 461,269.86 and 183,334.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,237.64, 461,269.86 and 183,334.64 is: 253,013.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,237.64 : 461,269.86 = 183,334.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,237.64/461,269.86 = 183,334.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,237.64x = 461,269.86 × 183,334.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,237.64x = 84,566,743,725.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,566,743,725.95/334,237.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,013.82

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