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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,924.32, 462,197.76 and 181,962.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,924.32, 462,197.76 and 181,962.47 is: 251,109.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,924.32 : 462,197.76 = 181,962.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,924.32/462,197.76 = 181,962.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,924.32x = 462,197.76 × 181,962.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,924.32x = 84,102,643,727.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,102,643,727.08/334,924.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,109.40

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