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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,289.68, 461,317.02 and 181,327.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,289.68, 461,317.02 and 181,327.48 is: 250,230.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,289.68 : 461,317.02 = 181,327.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,289.68/461,317.02 = 181,327.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,289.68x = 461,317.02 × 181,327.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,289.68x = 83,649,451,564.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,649,451,564.42/334,289.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,230.44

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