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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,848.69, 462,095.40 and 181,889.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,848.69, 462,095.40 and 181,889.45 is: 251,009.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,848.69 : 462,095.40 = 181,889.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,848.69/462,095.40 = 181,889.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,848.69x = 462,095.40 × 181,889.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,848.69x = 84,050,275,843.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,050,275,843.05/334,848.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,009.72

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