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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,863, 462,111.12 and 183,969.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,863, 462,111.12 and 183,969.72 is: 253,878.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,863 : 462,111.12 = 183,969.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,863/462,111.12 = 183,969.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,863x = 462,111.12 × 183,969.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,863x = 85,014,453,355.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,014,453,355.29/334,863
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,878.31

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