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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,333.69, 461,388.59 and 183,430.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,333.69, 461,388.59 and 183,430.69 is: 253,138.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,333.69 : 461,388.59 = 183,430.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,333.69/461,388.59 = 183,430.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,333.69x = 461,388.59 × 183,430.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,333.69x = 84,632,826,039.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,632,826,039.07/334,333.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,138.79

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