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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,676, 461,856.12 and 183,776.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,676, 461,856.12 and 183,776.24 is: 253,612.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,676 : 461,856.12 = 183,776.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,676/461,856.12 = 183,776.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,676x = 461,856.12 × 183,776.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,676x = 84,878,181,154.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,878,181,154.59/334,676
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,612.99

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