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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,558.22, 461,677.92 and 181,593.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,558.22, 461,677.92 and 181,593.14 is: 250,591.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,558.22 : 461,677.92 = 181,593.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,558.22/461,677.92 = 181,593.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,558.22x = 461,677.92 × 181,593.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,558.22x = 83,837,543,161.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,837,543,161.47/334,558.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,591.79

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