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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,293.30, 461,322 and 181,331.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,293.30, 461,322 and 181,331.10 is: 250,235.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,293.30 : 461,322 = 181,331.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,293.30/461,322 = 181,331.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,293.30x = 461,322 × 181,331.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,293.30x = 83,652,025,714.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,652,025,714.20/334,293.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,235.42

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