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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,182.72, 463,926.42 and 183,222.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,182.72, 463,926.42 and 183,222.72 is: 252,844.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,182.72 : 463,926.42 = 183,222.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,182.72/463,926.42 = 183,222.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,182.72x = 463,926.42 × 183,222.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,182.72x = 85,001,860,552.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,001,860,552.26/336,182.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,844.23

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