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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,868, 462,118.02 and 183,974.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,868, 462,118.02 and 183,974.72 is: 253,885.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,868 : 462,118.02 = 183,974.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,868/462,118.02 = 183,974.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,868x = 462,118.02 × 183,974.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,868x = 85,018,033,336.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,018,033,336.45/334,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,885.21

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