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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,826.22, 462,063.58 and 181,865.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,826.22, 462,063.58 and 181,865.89 is: 250,976.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,826.22 : 462,063.58 = 181,865.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,826.22/462,063.58 = 181,865.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,826.22x = 462,063.58 × 181,865.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,826.22x = 84,033,602,603.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,033,602,603.46/334,826.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,976.77

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