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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,238.26, 464,005.78 and 183,276.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,238.26, 464,005.78 and 183,276.44 is: 252,919.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,238.26 : 464,005.78 = 183,276.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,238.26/464,005.78 = 183,276.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,238.26x = 464,005.78 × 183,276.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,238.26x = 85,041,326,581.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,041,326,581.44/336,238.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,919.84

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