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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,238.20, 464,002.38 and 183,277.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,238.20, 464,002.38 and 183,277.80 is: 252,919.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,238.20 : 464,002.38 = 183,277.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,238.20/464,002.38 = 183,277.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,238.20x = 464,002.38 × 183,277.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,238.20x = 85,041,335,401.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,041,335,401.16/336,238.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,919.91

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