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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,273.72, 461,294.34 and 181,308.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,273.72, 461,294.34 and 181,308.62 is: 250,204.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,273.72 : 461,294.34 = 181,308.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,273.72/461,294.34 = 181,308.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,273.72x = 461,294.34 × 181,308.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,273.72x = 83,636,640,899.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,636,640,899.18/334,273.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,204.06

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