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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,905.48, 462,167.64 and 181,942.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,905.48, 462,167.64 and 181,942.43 is: 251,079.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,905.48 : 462,167.64 = 181,942.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,905.48/462,167.64 = 181,942.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,905.48x = 462,167.64 × 181,942.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,905.48x = 84,087,901,178.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,087,901,178.13/334,905.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,079.50

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