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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,795.52, 462,021.10 and 183,892.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,795.52, 462,021.10 and 183,892.52 is: 253,773.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,795.52 : 462,021.10 = 183,892.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,795.52/462,021.10 = 183,892.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,795.52x = 462,021.10 × 183,892.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,795.52x = 84,962,224,372.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,962,224,372.17/334,795.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,773.48

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