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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,235.14, 464,001.45 and 183,273.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,235.14, 464,001.45 and 183,273.30 is: 252,915.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,235.14 : 464,001.45 = 183,273.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,235.14/464,001.45 = 183,273.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,235.14x = 464,001.45 × 183,273.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,235.14x = 85,039,076,946.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,039,076,946.29/336,235.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,915.50

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