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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,961.14, 462,240.77 and 182,001.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,961.14, 462,240.77 and 182,001.67 is: 251,159.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,961.14 : 462,240.77 = 182,001.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,961.14/462,240.77 = 182,001.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,961.14x = 462,240.77 × 182,001.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,961.14x = 84,128,592,082.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,128,592,082.09/334,961.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,159.26

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