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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,303.89, 461,337.57 and 181,345.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,303.89, 461,337.57 and 181,345.11 is: 250,255.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,303.89 : 461,337.57 = 181,345.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,303.89/461,337.57 = 181,345.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,303.89x = 461,337.57 × 181,345.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,303.89x = 83,661,312,378.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,661,312,378.78/334,303.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,255.28

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