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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,243.36, 464,001.86 and 183,278.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,243.36, 464,001.86 and 183,278.18 is: 252,916.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,243.36 : 464,001.86 = 183,278.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,243.36/464,001.86 = 183,278.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,243.36x = 464,001.86 × 183,278.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,243.36x = 85,041,416,417.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,041,416,417.41/336,243.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,916.27

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