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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,256.56, 461,277.62 and 181,294.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,256.56, 461,277.62 and 181,294.96 is: 250,188.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,256.56 : 461,277.62 = 181,294.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,256.56/461,277.62 = 181,294.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,256.56x = 461,277.62 × 181,294.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,256.56x = 83,627,307,666.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,627,307,666.80/334,256.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,188.98

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