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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,279.39, 461,302.87 and 181,317.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,279.39, 461,302.87 and 181,317.19 is: 250,216.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,279.39 : 461,302.87 = 181,317.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,279.39/461,302.87 = 181,317.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,279.39x = 461,302.87 × 181,317.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,279.39x = 83,642,140,127.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,642,140,127.34/334,279.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,216.26

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