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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,257.56, 461,279 and 181,295.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,257.56, 461,279 and 181,295.96 is: 250,190.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,257.56 : 461,279 = 181,295.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,257.56/461,279 = 181,295.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,257.56x = 461,279 × 181,295.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,257.56x = 83,628,019,132.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,628,019,132.84/334,257.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,190.36

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