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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,339.14, 461,379.99 and 185,151.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,339.14, 461,379.99 and 185,151.87 is: 255,505.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,339.14 : 461,379.99 = 185,151.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,339.14/461,379.99 = 185,151.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,339.14x = 461,379.99 × 185,151.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,339.14x = 85,425,367,929.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,425,367,929.08/334,339.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,505.14

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