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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,747.78, 461,955.54 and 183,844.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,747.78, 461,955.54 and 183,844.78 is: 253,707.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,747.78 : 461,955.54 = 183,844.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,747.78/461,955.54 = 183,844.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,747.78x = 461,955.54 × 183,844.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,747.78x = 84,928,114,621.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,928,114,621.08/334,747.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,707.78

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