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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,887, 462,144.24 and 183,993.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,887, 462,144.24 and 183,993.72 is: 253,911.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,887 : 462,144.24 = 183,993.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,887/462,144.24 = 183,993.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,887x = 462,144.24 × 183,993.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,887x = 85,031,637,894.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,031,637,894.17/334,887
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,911.43

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