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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,326, 461,377.98 and 183,423

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,326, 461,377.98 and 183,423 is: 253,128.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,326 : 461,377.98 = 183,423 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,326/461,377.98 = 183,423/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,326x = 461,377.98 × 183,423
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,326x = 84,627,333,225.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,627,333,225.54/334,326
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,128.18

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