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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,267.58, 461,261.85 and 183,364.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,267.58, 461,261.85 and 183,364.58 is: 253,028.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,267.58 : 461,261.85 = 183,364.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,267.58/461,261.85 = 183,364.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,267.58x = 461,261.85 × 183,364.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,267.58x = 84,579,085,395.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,579,085,395.27/334,267.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,028.08

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