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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,511.36, 461,625 and 183,605.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,511.36, 461,625 and 183,605.12 is: 253,374.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,511.36 : 461,625 = 183,605.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,511.36/461,625 = 183,605.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,511.36x = 461,625 × 183,605.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,511.36x = 84,756,713,520
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,756,713,520/334,511.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,374.69

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