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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,993.70, 462,285.51 and 182,034.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,993.70, 462,285.51 and 182,034.30 is: 251,204.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,993.70 : 462,285.51 = 182,034.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,993.70/462,285.51 = 182,034.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,993.70x = 462,285.51 × 182,034.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,993.70x = 84,151,819,212.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,151,819,212.99/334,993.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,204.19

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