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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,990.69, 462,281.38 and 182,031.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,990.69, 462,281.38 and 182,031.30 is: 251,200.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,990.69 : 462,281.38 = 182,031.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,990.69/462,281.38 = 182,031.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,990.69x = 462,281.38 × 182,031.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,990.69x = 84,149,680,112.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,149,680,112.12/334,990.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,200.06

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