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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,236.14, 464,002.83 and 183,274.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,236.14, 464,002.83 and 183,274.30 is: 252,916.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,236.14 : 464,002.83 = 183,274.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,236.14/464,002.83 = 183,274.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,236.14x = 464,002.83 × 183,274.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,236.14x = 85,039,793,866.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,039,793,866.27/336,236.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,916.88

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