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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,264.93, 461,284.20 and 181,302.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,264.93, 461,284.20 and 181,302.50 is: 250,196.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,264.93 : 461,284.20 = 181,302.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,264.93/461,284.20 = 181,302.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,264.93x = 461,284.20 × 181,302.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,264.93x = 83,631,979,823.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,631,979,823.71/334,264.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,196.69

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