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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,691.08, 461,876.90 and 183,791.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,691.08, 461,876.90 and 183,791.24 is: 253,633.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,691.08 : 461,876.90 = 183,791.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,691.08/461,876.90 = 183,791.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,691.08x = 461,876.90 × 183,791.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,691.08x = 84,888,928,178.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,888,928,178.36/334,691.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,633.67

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