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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,240.96, 461,256.24 and 183,334.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,240.96, 461,256.24 and 183,334.72 is: 253,003.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,240.96 : 461,256.24 = 183,334.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,240.96/461,256.24 = 183,334.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,240.96x = 461,256.24 × 183,334.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,240.96x = 84,564,283,608.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,564,283,608.65/334,240.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,003.95

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