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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,241.14, 464,009.73 and 183,279.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,241.14, 464,009.73 and 183,279.30 is: 252,923.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,241.14 : 464,009.73 = 183,279.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,241.14/464,009.73 = 183,279.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,241.14x = 464,009.73 × 183,279.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,241.14x = 85,043,378,507.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,043,378,507.59/336,241.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,923.78

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