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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,825.98, 462,082.47 and 183,924.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,825.98, 462,082.47 and 183,924.54 is: 253,828.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,825.98 : 462,082.47 = 183,924.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,825.98/462,082.47 = 183,924.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,825.98x = 462,082.47 × 183,924.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,825.98x = 84,988,305,736.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,988,305,736.81/334,825.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,828.29

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