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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,242.41, 461,253.18 and 181,279.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,242.41, 461,253.18 and 181,279.98 is: 250,165.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,242.41 : 461,253.18 = 181,279.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,242.41/461,253.18 = 181,279.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,242.41x = 461,253.18 × 181,279.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,242.41x = 83,615,967,245.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,615,967,245.34/334,242.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,165.65

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