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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,924.02, 462,200.36 and 181,965.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,924.02, 462,200.36 and 181,965.24 is: 251,114.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,924.02 : 462,200.36 = 181,965.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,924.02/462,200.36 = 181,965.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,924.02x = 462,200.36 × 181,965.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,924.02x = 84,104,398,525.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,104,398,525.66/334,924.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,114.86

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