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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,264.50, 461,285.10 and 183,361.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,264.50, 461,285.10 and 183,361.50 is: 253,038.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,264.50 : 461,285.10 = 183,361.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,264.50/461,285.10 = 183,361.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,264.50x = 461,285.10 × 183,361.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,264.50x = 84,581,927,863.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,581,927,863.65/334,264.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,038.92

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