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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,764.09, 461,972.95 and 181,801.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,764.09, 461,972.95 and 181,801.08 is: 250,884.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,764.09 : 461,972.95 = 181,801.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,764.09/461,972.95 = 181,801.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,764.09x = 461,972.95 × 181,801.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,764.09x = 83,987,181,240.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,987,181,240.79/334,764.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,884.68

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