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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,795.26, 462,017.44 and 183,892.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,795.26, 462,017.44 and 183,892.26 is: 253,771.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,795.26 : 462,017.44 = 183,892.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,795.26/462,017.44 = 183,892.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,795.26x = 462,017.44 × 183,892.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,795.26x = 84,961,431,201.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,961,431,201.01/334,795.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,771.31

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