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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,849.70, 462,092.24 and 181,888.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,849.70, 462,092.24 and 181,888.01 is: 251,005.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,849.70 : 462,092.24 = 181,888.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,849.70/462,092.24 = 181,888.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,849.70x = 462,092.24 × 181,888.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,849.70x = 84,049,039,423.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,049,039,423.30/334,849.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,005.27

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