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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,452, 461,541.39 and 181,486.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,452, 461,541.39 and 181,486.30 is: 250,449.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,452 : 461,541.39 = 181,486.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,452/461,541.39 = 181,486.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,452x = 461,541.39 × 181,486.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,452x = 83,763,439,167.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,763,439,167.96/334,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,449.81

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