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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,865.78, 462,114.69 and 183,962.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,865.78, 462,114.69 and 183,962.66 is: 253,868.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,865.78 : 462,114.69 = 183,962.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,865.78/462,114.69 = 183,962.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,865.78x = 462,114.69 × 183,962.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,865.78x = 85,011,847,597.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,011,847,597.48/334,865.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,868.42

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