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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,327, 461,379.36 and 183,424

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,327, 461,379.36 and 183,424 is: 253,129.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,327 : 461,379.36 = 183,424 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,327/461,379.36 = 183,424/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,327x = 461,379.36 × 183,424
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,327x = 84,628,047,728.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,628,047,728.64/334,327
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,129.56

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