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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,711.96, 461,905.50 and 183,810.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,711.96, 461,905.50 and 183,810.04 is: 253,659.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,711.96 : 461,905.50 = 183,810.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,711.96/461,905.50 = 183,810.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,711.96x = 461,905.50 × 183,810.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,711.96x = 84,902,868,431.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,902,868,431.22/334,711.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,659.50

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