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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,701, 461,890.62 and 183,801.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,701, 461,890.62 and 183,801.24 is: 253,647.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,701 : 461,890.62 = 183,801.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,701/461,890.62 = 183,801.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,701x = 461,890.62 × 183,801.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,701x = 84,896,068,700.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,896,068,700.37/334,701
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,647.49

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