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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,251.73, 461,265.28 and 181,293.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,251.73, 461,265.28 and 181,293.57 is: 250,183.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,251.73 : 461,265.28 = 181,293.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,251.73/461,265.28 = 181,293.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,251.73x = 461,265.28 × 181,293.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,251.73x = 83,624,429,328.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,624,429,328.25/334,251.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,183.98

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