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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,265, 461,285.79 and 183,362

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,265, 461,285.79 and 183,362 is: 253,039.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,265 : 461,285.79 = 183,362 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,265/461,285.79 = 183,362/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,265x = 461,285.79 × 183,362
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,265x = 84,582,285,025.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,582,285,025.98/334,265
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,039.61

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