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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,795.97, 462,021.77 and 181,837.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,795.97, 462,021.77 and 181,837.15 is: 250,937.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,795.97 : 462,021.77 = 181,837.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,795.97/462,021.77 = 181,837.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,795.97x = 462,021.77 × 181,837.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,795.97x = 84,012,723,793.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,012,723,793.17/334,795.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,937.08

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