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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,368, 461,427.84 and 183,474.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,368, 461,427.84 and 183,474.72 is: 253,195.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,368 : 461,427.84 = 183,474.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,368/461,427.84 = 183,474.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,368x = 461,427.84 × 183,474.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,368x = 84,660,343,744.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,660,343,744.20/334,368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,195.11

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