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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,273.47, 461,293.99 and 181,308.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,273.47, 461,293.99 and 181,308.37 is: 250,203.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,273.47 : 461,293.99 = 181,308.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,273.47/461,293.99 = 181,308.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,273.47x = 461,293.99 × 181,308.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,273.47x = 83,636,463,180.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,636,463,180.15/334,273.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,203.71

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