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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,884, 462,140.12 and 183,990.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,884, 462,140.12 and 183,990.72 is: 253,907.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,884 : 462,140.12 = 183,990.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,884/462,140.12 = 183,990.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,884x = 462,140.12 × 183,990.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,884x = 85,029,493,419.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,029,493,419.69/334,884
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,907.30

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