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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,867, 462,116.64 and 183,973.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,867, 462,116.64 and 183,973.72 is: 253,883.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,867 : 462,116.64 = 183,973.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,867/462,116.64 = 183,973.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,867x = 462,116.64 × 183,973.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,867x = 85,017,317,334.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,017,317,334.70/334,867
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,883.83

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