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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,669.32, 461,847.62 and 181,709.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,669.32, 461,847.62 and 181,709.33 is: 250,761.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,669.32 : 461,847.62 = 181,709.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,669.32/461,847.62 = 181,709.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,669.32x = 461,847.62 × 181,709.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,669.32x = 83,922,019,737.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,922,019,737.33/334,669.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,761.02

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