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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,871.62, 462,126.47 and 181,911.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,871.62, 462,126.47 and 181,911.62 is: 251,040.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,871.62 : 462,126.47 = 181,911.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,871.62/462,126.47 = 181,911.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,871.62x = 462,126.47 × 181,911.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,871.62x = 84,066,175,048.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,066,175,048.34/334,871.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,040.01

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