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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,241.96, 461,257.62 and 183,335.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,241.96, 461,257.62 and 183,335.72 is: 253,005.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,241.96 : 461,257.62 = 183,335.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,241.96/461,257.62 = 183,335.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,241.96x = 461,257.62 × 183,335.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,241.96x = 84,564,997,868.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,564,997,868.19/334,241.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,005.33

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