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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,908.98, 462,172.47 and 181,945.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,908.98, 462,172.47 and 181,945.94 is: 251,084.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,908.98 : 462,172.47 = 181,945.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,908.98/462,172.47 = 181,945.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,908.98x = 462,172.47 × 181,945.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,908.98x = 84,090,404,496.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,090,404,496.27/334,908.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,084.35

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