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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,535.52, 461,662.44 and 181,575.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,535.52, 461,662.44 and 181,575.12 is: 250,575.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,535.52 : 461,662.44 = 181,575.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,535.52/461,662.44 = 181,575.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,535.52x = 461,662.44 × 181,575.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,535.52x = 83,826,412,942.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,826,412,942.49/334,535.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,575.52

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